Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes'
Common name:
Wolf Eyes Dogwood
Pronunciation:
KOR-nus KOO-sa
Family:
Cornaceae
Genus:
Type:
Broadleaf
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon:
No
- Leaves narrow, with gray-green center and prominent white margin. Pink to red fall color. White bracts and red fruit.
- Slow growing, compact, best in part shade; reportedly less susceptible to burning (scorch) than many variegated selections.
- Hardy to USDA Zone (4)5 Originated as a branch sport at Manor View Farm, Monkton, Maryland, and selected in 1988. Registered in 1993.
- Silverton, Oregon: The Oregon Garden - Conifer Garden
- Oregon State Univ. campus: NW Graf Hall, on Monroe Ave.