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.
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