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Watermelon Sugar Dogwood
Watermelon Sugar Dogwood
Watermelon Sugar Dogwood
Watermelon Sugar Dogwood
Watermelon Sugar Dogwood
  • Hardiness Zones

    5-8

  • Mature Height

    15 - 20 feet

  • Flowering Date

    Late Spring, Early Summer

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Ship As

    2-4 FT

Watermelon Sugar Dogwood

A striking, tricolor dogwood that delivers season-long beauty

  • Tricolor foliage: green, white, and blush pink tones
  • Large white blooms and red fruits attract birds
  • Deep red-purple fall color for lasting seasonal interest
1 for $131.99 $149.99 Save 12%
SKU: 98576

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Own Root & Jumbo Own Root Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit.
Premium WOW!® Roots Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments.
Fortuniana Rootstock A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter.
Jumbo WOW!® Roots An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden.

 

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The Watermelon Sugar Dogwood is a true showpiece, celebrated for its ever-changing color and exceptional garden performance. Bred in The Netherlands, this unique variety begins the season with fresh green foliage that gradually develops creamy-white streaks and soft pink blushes; the result is a captivating tricolor effect reminiscent of the beloved dappled willow. As spring progresses, large star-shaped white flowers blanket the branches, followed by clusters of strawberry-red fruits that attract songbirds. In fall, the foliage deepens into rich red-purple tones, ensuring year-round interest and vibrant color at every stage.

A Living Work of Art in Color and Texture: Watermelon Sugar’s shifting foliage ensures there’s always something new to admire. Its blush pink leaves shimmer in sunlight, making it a dynamic accent for borders, foundation plantings, or mixed shrub beds. The variegation adds dimension and brightness, bringing life even to partially shaded corners.

Blooming Beauty Draws Eyes and Wildlife: In late spring, large, pure white star-shaped blooms cover Watermelon Sugar’s branches in a spectacular display. These flowers mature into small, strawberry-red fruits beloved by birds for an added pop of color as summer fades. The effect is both elegant and natural, blending ornamental appeal with ecological value.

Season-Long Color, Minimal Effort: Hardy and easy to maintain, Watermelon Sugar thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to various soil types. Its compact size and strong branching habit make it perfect for smaller landscapes, while its changing foliage ensures visual interest from early spring through the final days of fall.

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  • Hardiness Zones

    5-8

  • Mature Height

    15 - 20 feet

  • Flowering Date

    Late Spring, Early Summer

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Ship As

    2-4 FT

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