The leaves are bright green with a golden yellow margin. In fall, the margins become pink, then the entire leaf turns bright red. White flowers become red fruit. Attracts birds. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Cornus kousa ‘Summer Gold’ Pronunciation- KOR-nus KOO-suh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, acidic soil, enriched with peat moss Current Size- 10 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Late spring Companion Plants- Weeping Nordmann Fir – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds (cardinals, bluebirds) Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C44 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering to remove dead or crossing branches. Provide moderate water and partial shade for best blooms. Apply an acid-based fertilizer in spring if soil is alkaline. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering in summer if needed. Remove crossing or damaged branches to maintain open form. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for younger plants. Amend clay soil with compost for better root development. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Dogwood anthracnose, powdery mildew
