This strongly weeping form of Chinese Dogwood is the only variegated weeping form known. The leaves have creamy white irregular margins with splashes of color throughout the leaf. In fall shades of pink and red are added to the leaves. Named by Bob Lipka for his daughter who had lymphoma. Proceeds from the patent go to Leukemia, Lymphoma Research Center.
Product Description
CORNUS kousa ‘Kristin Lipka’s Variegated Weeper’ – Variegated Weeping Chinese Dogwood
(P.P. 13384)
This strongly weeping form of Chinese Dogwood is the only variegated weeping form known. The leaves have creamy white irregular margins with splashes of color throughout the leaf. In fall shades of pink and red are added to the leaves. Named by Bob Lipka for his daughter who had lymphoma. Proceeds from the patent go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Research Center. Native to Japan, Korea and China.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Sand, Loam, High Organic Matter
Size: Height 2-6ft., Spread 3-6ft.
Zone: 5-8
Flower: White Showy Bracts
Bloom Time: May to June
Attributes: Low Maintenance, Attracts Butterflies, Edible Fruit, Deer Tolerant