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Description

Description

• Height and Spread: ‘Greensleeves’ typically matures to 15 to 20 feet tall with a spread of 15 to 20 feet, forming a rounded, vase-shaped crown. Its moderate size makes it well-suited for residential gardens and smaller landscapes.
• Leaves: The medium-green, ovate leaves are lush through summer, turning shades of red and orange in autumn for a colorful seasonal display.
• Flowers: In late spring to early summer, the tree is covered with showy white bracts surrounding small greenish-yellow true flowers. The blooms are long-lasting and especially abundant on this cultivar.
• Fruit: Large, raspberry-like red fruit clusters develop in late summer to fall. Highly ornamental and attractive to birds, the fruit persists into early autumn.
• Growth Habit: Dense, upright, and vase-shaped in youth, broadening into a rounded form with age. Its layered branching gives it architectural elegance.

Habitat and Cultivation

• Native Range and Adaptability: As a cultivar of the Asian dogwood (Cornus kousa), ‘Greensleeves’ is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8. It is highly adaptable and performs reliably in a wide range of garden settings.
• Soil and Sunlight: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with best flowering occurring in sunnier exposures.
• Watering: Requires regular watering during establishment. Once mature, it is moderately drought-tolerant but benefits from consistent soil moisture for optimal flowering and fruiting.

Care and Maintenance

• Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed, primarily to remove dead or crossing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter or immediately after flowering.
• General Care: Known for excellent vigor and reliable performance. ‘Greensleeves’ has good resistance to common dogwood diseases such as anthracnose, making it a durable choice for landscapes.

Landscaping Use

• With its abundant flowers, ornamental fruit, and rich fall color, the ‘Greensleeves’ Kousa Dogwood is an outstanding four-season tree.
• It works beautifully as a specimen, in mixed borders, or near patios and entryways where its layered form and seasonal interest can be appreciated up close. Its moderate size and year-round appeal make it an excellent choice for both residential and public landscapes.