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Today's bloom is Wieting's Select 'Wolf Eyes' (Cornus kousa)

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Bloom of the Day for November 22nd, 2009:

Wieting's Select 'Wolf Eyes'
(Cornus kousa)

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Photo copyright ViburnumValley. Unauthorized use prohibited.

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Information:
Type of plant: Shrubs

Bloom color: White/Near White

Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer

Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade

Cold hardiness: Zone 5a to Zone 9b

Height: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing: 20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

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plantladylin wrote:
Lovely shot of that beautiful tree!

stormyla wrote:
VV, That is one beautiful Dogwood! How much moisture does it need? Would it make a good understory planting?

onewish1 wrote:
love that one!

ViburnumValley wrote:
Thank you all for the compliments. I wish I could take credit for more than aiming and snapping the shutter. This 'Wolf Eyes' kousa dogwood was planted in Louisville KY by a good friend of mine, and in yet a third person's yard. It graces the view as one traverses Taylorsville Road near Bowman Field (info for locals who may not have seen it yet). This particular plant doesn't receive any s

victorgardener wrote:
Very nice, VV!

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