Cornus kousa 'Samzam' - Samaritan Flowering Dogwood
Cornus kousa 'Samzam' - Samaritan Flowering Dogwood - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

Samaritan™ Flowering Dogwood

Cornus kousa 'Samaritan™' (Samzam)

  • AKA Benthamidia japonica 'Samzam'
  • White flowers fade to pink
  • Showy, red fruit displayed in the fall
  • Drooping, variegated, green and white leaves
  • Fall colour pink and burgundy
  • Vase-shaped
  • Bloom Time: Late spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
8-9 m

SPREAD:
8-9 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in medium moisture and an acidic, well-drained soil, however, they will tolerate a range of light levels. Can be grown as a specimen tree or shrub.

Additional Notes about Samaritan™ Flowering Dogwood:


The showy flowers seen on Cornus kousa cultivars are actually bracts surrounding the smaller, inconspicuous flower in the centre.