Chinese dogwood (Cornus kousa), a favored spring-flowering tree, reaches 20-25 feet in height and blooms two weeks subsequent to our native flowering dogwood (C. florida). The ‘Wolf Eyes’ cultivar forms a compact tree or large shrub, standing 8–10 feet tall and nearly twice as wide. lowly reaches 10 to 20 ft. tall and wide; largest in ideal conditions. (USDA Hardiness zones 5-8).

Wolf Eyes displays an awesome leaf variegation which makes it a focal point in any garden or patio container. Its wide white wavy leaf margin is prominently edged on its olive-green foliage. Leaf variegation is very stable, rarely reverting to all green. Summer foliage is also burn or scorch resistant, best was planted in partial sun in Showy, creamy white flower-like bracts are followed by bright red ornamental fruit. 

The off-white four-pointed bracted flowers contribute very little, the small bracts muted by a standout variegated foliage. The green raspberry-like fruit size up and ripen reddish orange color beginning in late summer, attracting lots of famished birds to your property. Showy, creamy white flower-like bracts are followed by bright red ornamental fruit. 

Chinese (kousa) dogwood prefers a deep, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. While moderately drought tolerant, mulching and summer irrigation during prolonged dry periods is encouraged. Kousa dogwood is highly disease resistant.