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Cornus kousa

Also Known As

  • Pink Flowering Dogwood
  • White Flowering Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-30'
  • W: 15'-30'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Cornus kousa plant details

Cornus kousa is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by pink and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus kousa

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus kousa

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring-summer, white, red fruit/ deciduous foliage Zone 5-9. 10'-25', Japan, Korea, part shade-shade, moist, well drained
Large white flowers. Mature trees may reach 20-30 feet and have exfoliating bark, mottled grey, tan and rich brown. Zones 5-8.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

White flowers late spring, strawberry-like fruit, reddish fall color. USDA Zones 5-8.

Gardening facts about Cornus kousa plant

How to Grow Cornus kousa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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