Cornus kousa KOUSA DOGWOOD
BROADLEAF
DECIDUOUS
PARTIAL SUN
NON-NATIVE
LOW DROUGHT TOLERANCE
H: 15FT W: 15FT
A four-season standout, the kousa dogwood is also known as the Chinese or Japanese dogwood. This small, slow-growing tree offers year-round interest with layered branching, star-like blooms, colorful fruit, and striking bark. In late spring, creamy- white, four-petaled bracts develop lasting for weeks and giving way to pinkish-red, raspberry-like fruits that are edible for both people and wildlife. The tree’s lush green summer canopy turns reddish-purple in fall, and its jigsaw-patterned bark provides winter appeal. It performs especially well in lawns or open spaces but appreciates mulch to keep its shallow roots cool.
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