Cornus kousa 'Little Poncho' ~ Little Poncho Dogwood red-bloom The flatted leaf blades are

The flatted leaf blades are typically blue-green and turn coppery-orange with the panicles which soften into billowy plumes after frost

Constellation has notably good resistance to anthracnose and borers

Prefers full sun and dry to medium well-drained soil

IMAGES:  Salicyna

and the cut to the ground 4-6 weeks later

Cornus kousa 'Little Poncho' ~ Little Poncho Dogwood red-bloom The flatted leaf blades areLittle Poncho Dogwood is a dwarf flowering deciduous tree with a single trunk that has rich green leaves that gain wavy margins which can be mild or heavy and turns orange to purple fall . Large button flowers that have pointed white petal like brackets bloom from late spring into summer. Attractive edible red fall fruits that taste like papaya follow the flowers. Prefers part sun and slightly acidic, moist, well drained soil. Has excellent disease