A spectacular small tree to grow in any garden has to be 'Wolf Eyes' cornus kousa. I have been growing mine for more then five years and in all that time it has never disappointed me in any way. Even now when we have been so hot and natural rain has been scant the Wolf Eyes shines in my garden. This is a tough dogwood any way you slice it. For comparison I have so far this year lost two Cornus floridus and probably an immense black gum tree to the drought. But still Wolf Eyes hangs on and looks great.
Do you notice the wavy appearance of the leaves? I think this may be one reason why this small tree is so tough. The coloring of the tree helps to cool down a hot garden while brightening a shade spot.
Mine grows under two mature oak trees in a rear center bed. It gets a bit of sun in the spring and fall when the sun slants to the south but other than that it is in high shade. It is an excellent tree to grow....
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