Kousa Dogwood: The Ideal Small-Space Ornamental Tree

For a small front yard, kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa) is hard to beat. It reaches 15–25 feet with a bushier habit than flowering dogwood, thrives in full sun, and has a non-invasive root system.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: White or pink bracts in May
• Summer: Glossy green foliage
• Fall: Raspberry-like fruit and colorful foliage

Notable Cultivars

'Milky Way', 'Constellation', and 'Stellar Pink' offer exceptional flowering. 'Wolf Eyes' features striking white leaf variegation but prefers shade. With so many virtues, it's hard to plant too many kousa dogwoods in metro Atlanta landscapes.