Cornus kousa 'Summer Gold' Yellow Variegated Chinese Dogwood staple 'Watermelon' may reach 5 ft

'Watermelon' may reach 5 ft in height by 6 ft in width in 10 years

and red in the garden

Red 'Riley' Dark Red Japanese Maple

Fall colors are bright oranges to intense reds

Cornus kousa 'Summer Gold' Yellow Variegated Chinese Dogwood staple 'Watermelon' may reach 5 ftCornus kousa 'Summer Gold Yellow Variegated Foliage White Flowering Chinese Dogwood Zones 6 8 Partial Sun to Full Sun Cornus kousa 'Summer Gold' is a beautiful yellow variegated selection of Chinese dogwood that was found by our good friend, Crispin Silva. 'Summer Gold' has crisp flat foliage that make this variegated dogwood a real beauty. White blooms appear around June, which contrasts well against the foliage. Fall color may start out yellow, but