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Compact, slow and wide growing when young. Large, very dark pink to red flower bracts, the intensity influenced by the season. Green foliage turns brilliant red in fall. Distinctive flower bracts in June, later by two or more weeks than our native C. florida. Large, edible, strawberry-shaped red and orange fruit in fall. Scarlet-red foliage in fall. Gray bark on mature trunks and branches exfoliates to reveal a mottled combination of tan, yellowish and brown inner bark. Adaptable to coastal conditions. Note that intensity of pink color varies with weather, site, and age.

This small flowering tree, with creamy white blooms creates a spectacular show in late May. Flowers develop into large pinkish-red fruit. Light brown exfoliating bark adds interest in Winter. Reddish-purple fall color.

Venus® covers itself from head to toe in perfect 4-petaled blooms of pure snow white. Because of its gorgeous display, this showy Dogwood has won several awards, including "Most Successful New Plant" at PLANTARIUM 2007 and "Best Novelty of the Year" at IPM 2008.

Venus® has a relatively compact habit, growing slowly to a mature height and width of 15 to 20 feet. The top baloons out, growing just slightly wider than it is tall. The foliage is thickly branched and covered in glossy green foliage that turns red in the fall. It even produces a strawberry-like ornamental fruit through the fall months.

This cross between the Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) and Korean Dogwood (Cornus kousa) is healthier and more robust than either parent.