Kousa Dogwood: The May-Blooming Asian Beauty

White dogwood-like flowers in May? That's kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa)—blooms after leaves emerge, unlike native spring dogwoods.

Why Kousa Excels

• Blooms later (May) with leaves present—showier display.
• More sun-tolerant than native Cornus florida.
• Better disease resistance (anthracnose, powdery mildew).
• Distinctive pink/red raspberry-like fruit in fall.

Top Cultivars

• 'Stellar Pink' – pink bracts
• 'Milky Way' – heavy white bloom
• 'Constellation' – vigorous, white
• 'Galaxy' – large white bracts

Images

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kousa dogwood fruit