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Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood

Cornus Kousa

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Overview

Cornus kousa, also known as Kousa Dogwood, is a small deciduous tree that typically grows 15-30 feet tall. It boasts a vase shape with horizontal branching, creating a distinctive silhouette. In late spring, it produces star-shaped white to pink flowers, followed by berry-like fruits relished by birds. The foliage turns vibrant red-purple in fall, adding seasonal interest. Prefers acidic, well-drained soil and part-to-full sun exposure. Hardy in zones 5-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8Type TreeClimate Temperate
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — It boasts a vase shape with horizontal branching, creating a distinctive silhouette; the Kousa Dogwood's true flowers
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — In late spring, it produces star-shaped white to pink flowers, followed by berry-like fruits relished by birds; aKousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — Originating from East AsiaKousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — the Kousa Dogwood's true flowersKousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — In late spring, it produces star-shaped white to pink flowers, followed by berry-like fruits relished by birdsKousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — white flowers in the gardenKousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — tree with white blooms+40

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — It boasts a vase shape with horizontal branching, creating a distinctive silhouette; the Kousa Dogwood's true flowers
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — In late spring, it produces star-shaped white to pink flowers, followed by berry-like fruits relished by birds; a
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — Originating from East Asia
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — the Kousa Dogwood's true flowers
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — In late spring, it produces star-shaped white to pink flowers, followed by berry-like fruits relished by birds
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — white flowers in the garden
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — tree with white blooms
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — four-petaled white bracts that can sometimes exhibit a pink tinge
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — Prefers acidic, well-drained soil and part-to-full sun exposure
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — this resilient species flourishes in USDA zones 5 through 8
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — These prominent bracts appear in late spring to early summer, often after the leaves have fully unfurled
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — tree for full or half
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — adding visual interest in the winter months after the leaves have dropped.<br><br>For landscaping purposes
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — As the season transitions into late summer
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — which are small and greenish-yellow
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — rounded silhouette.<br><br>This deciduous tree is celebrated for its vigorous multi-season interest
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — It boasts a vase shape with horizontal branching, creating a distinctive silhouette
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — Cornus kousa, also known as Kousa Dogwood, is a small deciduous tree that typically grows 15-30 feet tall
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — scientifically known as Cornus kousa; adding visual interest in the winter months after the leaves have
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — Cornus kousa, also known as Kousa Dogwood, is a small deciduous tree that typically grows 15-30 feet tall; the
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — where it can serve as a specimen plant or be grouped for a stunning floral display
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — a well-drained soil with consistent moisture will support optimal tree health
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — The foliage turns vibrant red-purple in fall, adding seasonal interest; in late spring, it produces star-shaped
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — The foliage turns vibrant red-purple in fall, adding seasonal interest
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