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Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Spacing: 8-10'
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Little Poncho Japanese Dogwood
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The Little Prince, The Little Mermaid, The Little Engine That Could. Sometimes, great things come in small packages. Little Poncho Japanese Kousa Dogwood is a pint-sized character that brings a lot of joy to the landscape. Maturing at 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide, this tiny Tree takes up hardly any space at all, but it makes a big impact. In late spring and early summer, large frosty white flowers spangle the branches. In fall, the lush green foliage turns dazzling shades of scarlet and purple. For gardens big or small, it's a commanding focal point!
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Spacing: 8-10'
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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The Story
The Japanese have been passionate gardeners for centuries, but until relatively recently, they kept their most exquisite finds to themselves. When the U.S. finally forced open the door in the 1850s, Western plants-people got to see what they'd been missing. Naturalized American, Thomas Hogg, Jr. was one plant explorer who rooted out new treasures for the West, including the Japanese 'Kousa' Dogwood in 1875. Little Poncho is a special selection of Japanese Kousa Dogwood chosen for its extremely compact habit. It grows half the size of the typical Kousa Dogwood.
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Did we forget to mention yet another colorful ornamental feature of this amazing Tree? Little Poncho also gets strawberry-life, crimson-red fruits in late summer. The pulp inside is edible (though seedy!) and tastes like papaya!
How to Grow
Plant Little Poncho Kousa Dogwood in an area of your yard that receives full sun or light shade. It's not too fussy about soils, but prefers an acid soil and needs good drainage. Water weekly, or better yet, use the Bower & Branch® Water Element to deliver just the right amount of moisture to your Tree throughout the growing season. Unlike many Flowering Dogwood Trees, the Japanese Kousa Dogwood is highly resistant to disease -- most importantly, the dreaded anthracnose that has threatened so many of our native Dogwoods -- so you can rest easy with Little Poncho!
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