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Chinese Dogwood

Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis

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Overview

Chinese Dogwood (Cornus kousa var. chinensis) is a graceful, small deciduous tree reaching up to 20-30 feet at maturity. Known for its layered structure and vase shape, it features prolific white-to-pink bracts in late spring, followed by raspberry-like fruits. It has green foliage that turns to radiant reds and purples in fall. Ideal as a specimen or focal point, this hardy tree prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Zones 5-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — the Chinese Dogwood blossoms profusely with star-like flowers which are actually bracts; for an elegant touch

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
15–30 Ft.
Mature width
15–30 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — it features prolific white-to-pink bracts in late spring; desirable for its year-round beauty, image 62
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — shrub / tree with white blooms; this tree also bears raspberry-like fruits about 1/2 to 1 inch in, image 86
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — four-petaled and creamy white initially
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — It has green foliage that turns to radiant reds and purples in fall; scientifically known as Cornus, image 64
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — with good resistance to pests and diseases; it has green foliage that turns to radiant reds and, image 138
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — It has green foliage that turns to radiant reds and purples in fall; scientifically known as Cornus, image 122
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — This tree also bears raspberry-like fruits about 1/2 to 1 inch in diameter; the Chinese Dogwood, image 77
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — scientifically known as Cornus kousa var; consider incorporating the Chinese Dogwood
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — Known for its layered structure and vase shape
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — from specimen and border plantings to wildlife gardens; preferring partial shade to full sun and, image 111
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — the foliage transitions into a vivid display of reddish-purple and scarlet hues; shrub / tree for full or half
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — maturing to a subtle shade of pink; with good resistance to pests and diseases, image 103
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — it features prolific white-to-pink bracts in late spring; desirable for its year-round beauty, image 120
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — chinensis) is a graceful, small deciduous tree reaching up to 20-30 feet at maturity; deciduous, image 118
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — typically maturing to a height of 15 to 30 feet with a spread of 15 to 30 feet at an average growth, image 128
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — maturing to a subtle shade of pink; with good resistance to pests and diseases, image 74
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — It is also relatively low-maintenance
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — It is also relatively low-maintenance; shrub / tree with white blooms, image 137
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — preferring partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil with consistent moisture; it is also, image 78
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — particularly to Dogwood anthracose; showcasing a pleasing rounded to vase-shaped canopy.<br><br>In, image 110
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — injecting a striking palette into the landscape as temperatures cool
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — it features prolific white-to-pink bracts in late spring; desirable for its year-round beauty
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — from specimen and border plantings to wildlife gardens
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — This tree also bears raspberry-like fruits about 1/2 to 1 inch in diameter; the Chinese Dogwood blossoms
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