Morning Sunshine Kousa Dogwood

Morning Sunshine Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Morning Sunshine')Morning Sunshine Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Morning Sunshine') is a distinctive, variegated selection prized for creamy white leaf margins that frame deep green centers, creating a luminous, two tone canopy from spring through fall. While it offers the classic kousa display of starry white bracts in late spring to early summer, its foliage is the star, delivering refined contrast on a compact, well branched framework that suits high visibility gardens and smaller landscapes.Distinctive FeaturesBold, cream edged leaves glow in partial shade and read clearly in full sun with adequate moisture; soft white bracts accent the foliage in late spring to early summer, followed by warm gold, orange, and soft pink fall color. As the plant matures, exfoliating bark reveals mottled tans and grays for winter texture. Naturally balanced branching and a moderate growth rate produce a layered, formal outline, typically maturing 12 to 15 feet tall and wide.Growing Conditions Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade. Soil: Moist, well drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil....