GardenAway

Sorry, news is not available in your browser

Cornus kousa

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
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 loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

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