With Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes', you get a refined small tree that stands out all season. Its gray-green leaves are edged in creamy white, creating a bright, variegated look that reads well from a distance. In late spring to early summer, clusters of tiny flowers are framed by showy white bracts, followed by attractive red, strawberry-like fruit. As temperatures cool, foliage often shifts to rosy pinks, reds, and purplish tones for a strong finish to the year.

Plant it where it can grow to roughly 10-15 feet tall and about 10-15 feet wide. This cultivar is slow growing, so it holds a tidy, layered form without constant pruning. It works well as a specimen in a front yard, near a patio, or as an understory tree at the edge of taller canopies where it gets morning sun and a bit of afternoon shade.

For best results, provide well-drained soil that stays evenly moist while the plant establishes. Mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture, especially in hotter summers. Full sun to part shade is ideal; in warmer areas, light shade in the afternoon helps reduce stress and keeps foliage looking crisp. Prune only as needed to remove crossing branches or to shape, and do major pruning while dormant.

Because it offers flowers, fruit, and shelter value, 'Wolf Eyes' can also be a good choice for wildlife-friendly landscapes. Pair it with shade-tolerant perennials and spring bulbs beneath the canopy, and let its variegated foliage provide contrast against darker evergreens or green-leaved shrubs.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 120-180"
• Spread: 120-180"
• Attracts: Birds
• Edible: Yes
• Variegated: Yes

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