Miss Satomi Kousa Dogwood Bloom Spring Photos courtesy of Walter Gardens

Photos courtesy of Walter Gardens

It performs best in full sun to part shade and prefers moist

The compact size makes it suitable for foundation plantings

Cedar apple rust  - Some susceptibility

The electric purple color of 'Eye Shadow' phlox is stunning to behold

Miss Satomi Kousa Dogwood Bloom Spring Photos courtesy of Walter GardensThe distinguishing characteristics of the 'Satomi' or 'Miss Satomi' kousa dogwood cultivar are a gentle layered form, blooms that open white and transform into a luxurious pink, and red edible fruits. Kousa dogwoods have a later and longer bloom time and the flowers will last around 6 weeks from June to July. In the fall the fruit ripens and 'Satomi' dogwood leaves turn a deep purplish red. The mature height of this tree is 15 to 20 ft. with a mature