Cornus kousa
Kousa or Japanese Dogwood
Description
Cornus kousa is a deciduous tree that grows 12'-40' tall and 12'-35' wide. In the spring, dark green leaves appear and in the fall, the leaves turn red. It likes well drained, average to rich organic matter with moist soil. It likes half shade to full sun and medium watering. There are white flowers and red fruit in late spring.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Green, Grey, Tan
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.