Cornus kousa 'Greensleeves'

White flowers glow against the glossy, deep green leaves of this small tree in early summer. Fall brings an abundant crop of large red fruit that is a feast for the eyes and the birds, and the leaves turn brilliant shades of purple and red. Patchy, exfoliating bark adds year-round interest. Exhibiting the disease resistance characteristic of the species, ‘Greensleeves’ is a low maintenance charmer ideal for a site with some afternoon shade.