Samaritan® Japanese Dogwood
Cornus kousa 'Samzam'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Samaritan® Japanese Dogwood highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 5-9
Year-round you will be blessed with immaculate beauty and grace from the one and only Samaritan® Japanese Dogwood Tree (Cornus kousa 'Samzam'). In the late spring, you will be showered with star-shaped white flowers that cascade on top of the light green and white variegated leaves that will jazz up your whole landscaping!
These lovely white petal-like bracts will light up your spring! You'll happily share the beauty with local bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators!
Can it get any better? Sure enough, it does with the cutest red berries that resemble strawberries, and are showy late summer into fall. These fruits attract a host of songbirds to your landscape! The lush green foliage shelters wildlife and highlights the flowers and later highlights the red berries! Then the leaves in the fall transform into an unusual radiant pink and burgundy coloration before the leaves are shed!
This unique Kousa Dogwood is cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9, and is very easy to grow, resistant, and adaptable! The defoliating bark is visible in the winter after the leaves fall creating additional winter interest.
Planting and Application:
If you're needing a "wow factor" in your landscaping, then you have all you'll need right in front of you with the Samaritan® Japanese Dogwood. This plant is a magnificent specimen plant, as it had no problem at all being the center of attention. You will want to have this tree in plain sight for the whole town to fall in love with!
Samaritan® Japanese Dogwood grows to be 25 feet tall and up to 20 feet wide with an elegant low canopy, creating lovely naturalized settings when planted in groupings and as lush screening and privacy! The variegated foliage and unique fall color will light up your landscape anywhere!
Raise on a berm to further highlight this gorgeous tree and its four seasons of interest! It would look terrific in the center of a garden bed with lower plants to complement it. It could also stand alone in your front yard as a specimen focal point to draw the eye.
- Spring Star-Shaped White Flowers
- Pollinator Galore!
- Pointy, Light Green & White Variegated Foliage
- Pink Fall Foliage
- Beautiful Ornamental Tree, Woodland Accent & Incredible Specimens!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This unique type of Kousa Dogwood Trees will enjoy a spot that has full sun and partial shade. It loves organically rich, slightly acidic soil, that is moist but not wet, so water it regularly, but do not overwater. If your soil lacks plant matter, feel free to add compost, this will help provide nutrients as well as improve drainage. They love having their root systems covered with a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch to keep the root system evenly moist and cooler.
Prune Dogwood to shape when dormant, and remove water growth or suckers after flowering. Decide what you want to keep first, then remove crossed branches and branches heading into the interior of the canopy to open it up for sunlight penetration and air circulation.
- Full Sun & Partial/Afternoon Shade
- Needs Well-Drained Acidic Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune When Dormant
- Disease Resistant & Cold Hardy Kousa Variety
Order your very own Samaritan® Japanese Dogwood today before it is too late! Nature Hills will ship your gorgeous ornamental trees to your doorstep! How convenient is that?
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does a Flowering Dogwood get?
The Samaritan® Dogwood grows up to 25 feet in height and up to 20 feet in width throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8.
Do Dogwoods like sun or shade?
The Samaritan® Dogwood tree flowers best in full sun for the most color and the most flowers and fruit, but also performs amazingly in partial shade.
Where is the best place to plant a Flowering Dogwood?
The Samaritan® Dogwood Trees do best in very well-drained acidic soil in a sunny to partly sunny location. They prefer consistent moisture and mulched, organic beds.
Are Dogwood Trees messy?
Not at all! Dogwood trees are deciduous trees that will drop leaves and the fruit in the fall. But the leaves are easy to rake up and birds carry away the fruit, or you can enjoy this late summer treat as well!
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Dogwood Trees for sale here at NatureHills.com!
