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Cornus kousa var. chinensis

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The tree Cornus kousa var. chinensis (Chinese dogwood) bears showy and white flowers during late spring to mid summer. The showy glossy foliage is dark green in colour and medium in texture. Cornus kousa var. chinensis (Chinese dogwood) bears showy fruit. This plant has showy and scaly bark. A specimen plant, Cornus kousa var. chinensis (Chinese dogwood) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, shade and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Cornus kousa var. chinensis . In autumn, Cornus kousa var. chinensis is alight with fall colour.