The Galilean® Chinese Dogwood is a show-stopping, four-season ornamental tree with large white blooms, lush foliage, and brilliant fall color!
FEATURES:
- Huge white flowers in late spring that last for weeks
- Glossy green leaves with brilliant red-purple fall color
- Unique layered branching adds winter interest
- Improved, vigorous variety with a strong, upright form
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Plant the Galilean® Dogwood as a front yard focal point or anchor in a mixed garden bed. Its large blooms and architectural branching create natural beauty in every season—especially dramatic when underplanted with ferns or shade-loving perennials.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5–8
- Mature Height: 20–25 feet tall
- Mature Width: 15–20 feet wide
- Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Spacing: 15–20 feet apart
Galilean® Chinese Dogwood
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Cornus kousa 'Galzam'
Regular price
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The Galilean® Chinese Dogwood is a show-stopping, four-season ornamental tree with large white blooms, lush foliage, and brilliant fall color!
FEATURES:
- Huge white flowers in late spring that last for weeks
- Glossy green leaves with brilliant red-purple fall color
- Unique layered branching adds winter interest
- Improved, vigorous variety with a strong, upright form
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Plant the Galilean® Dogwood as a front yard focal point or anchor in a mixed garden bed. Its large blooms and architectural branching create natural beauty in every season—especially dramatic when underplanted with ferns or shade-loving perennials.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5–8
- Mature Height: 20–25 feet tall
- Mature Width: 15–20 feet wide
- Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Spacing: 15–20 feet apart
Why plant Galilean® Chinese Dogwood?
A selection from the University of Tennessee, ‘Galzam’ (marketed as Galilean®) was bred for its superior flower size, structure, and landscape performance. As part of Bower & Branch’s mature tree collection, this beauty arrives ready to make a statement in your yard from day one.
How to use Galilean® Chinese Dogwood in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
This tree blooms in late spring—usually May to early June—producing large, creamy-white bracts that last for several weeks and often overlap with early summer flowers.
Not at all. Galilean® naturally develops a beautiful horizontal branching habit. Light pruning may be done to shape or remove crossing branches, but no heavy maintenance is needed.
Yes! As a Chinese Dogwood, Galilean® is highly resistant to anthracnose and other common Dogwood issues, making it an excellent alternative to native varieties in areas prone to disease.
