Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa)

Kousa Dogwood, or Chinese/Japanese Dogwood, is a small, deciduous tree with a graceful, vase-shaped habit. In late spring, it produces a profusion of showy, white, pointed bracts (often mistaken for petals) above the foliage. These are followed by edible, raspberry-like red fruits in fall. The bark exfoliates attractively with age.

Botanical Profile

Landscape Uses

Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained, acidic soil. More disease-resistant than flowering dogwood (C. florida). The flowers, fruits, bark, and fall color provide four-season interest. A superb specimen tree for small to medium gardens.