Cornus 'Greensleeves' Dogwood
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking year-round wildlife-friendly landscape interest.
The Cornus 'Greensleeves' Dogwood is a captivating deciduous tree, celebrated for its year-round visual appeal. It graces gardens with large, creamy white flower bracts in late spring, followed by edible, deep pink fruits in summer. Its dark green foliage transforms into stunning purple and red hues in autumn, while its exfoliating bark offers winter interest. Native to East Asia, this vigorous grower thrives in sunny to partly shady locations with moist, well-draining soil. It's an excellent choice for specimen planting, attracting wildlife while being easy to care for and deer resistant.
$35.95
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
SKU
29150
Who it's for
- Landscapers wanting extended spring color interest
- Wildlife enthusiasts looking for year-round garden appeal
- Gardeners seeking low-maintenance, long-lived ornamental trees
Who should skip it
- Traditionalists preferring the classic, bright white dogwood aesthetic
- Impatient homeowners wanting immediate landscape impact
- Gardeners with dry, alkaline, or high-sun planting sites
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Visual Interest
Provides year-round beauty through blooms, fruit, foliage, and exfoliating bark.
Wildlife Support
Actively sustains local pollinators and provides essential food for songbirds.
Maintenance Requirements
A vigorous, low-fuss grower that thrives with minimal intervention.
Environmental Resilience
High deer resistance and heat tolerance ensure long-term garden success.
Growth Rate
Establishes quickly to provide a mature specimen look in record time.
Landscape Versatility
Perfect as a focal point, though requires ample space for maturity.
Key Specs
SKU
29150
Genus
Cornus
Species
kousa
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
20 Feet
Mature Width
20 Feet
Hardiness Zones
5 - 8
Bloom Period
Early Summer to Early Summer
Features
- Profuse flowering with large bracts
- Edible deep pink fruits
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Berries feed songbirds and wildlife
- Exfoliating bark for winter interest
- Good heat tolerance
- Deer resistant
- Easy to care for
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of the 'Greensleeves' Dogwood. Customers frequently report receiving healthy, robust specimens that establish quickly, demonstrating immediate vigor in the garden. This consistent performance confirms the plant's premium status. While the initial investment is higher, the overwhelming sentiment suggests the reliable delivery of a thriving, high quality plant justifies the cost, making it a dependable choice for gardeners prioritizing successful long term growth and minimal fuss.
Know before you buy
This dogwood reaches a mature height and width of approximately 20 feet. Given its fast growth rate, ensure you provide enough space for it to spread comfortably in your landscape.
Yes, the deep pink fruits produced in the summer are edible. They are also a favorite food source for local songbirds and wildlife.
It performs best in locations with full sun to partial shade. Because it has high water needs, ensure the soil remains moist and well-draining, especially if planted in a sunnier spot.
Yes, the 'Greensleeves' Dogwood is considered highly deer resistant. While no plant is entirely immune to hungry deer, this variety is a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a concern.
Beyond its deciduous nature, this tree features exfoliating bark that adds texture and visual appeal to the garden during the winter months when other plants are dormant.
This tree is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8. It is well-suited for a variety of climates within these ranges, provided the soil conditions are met.
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