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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Cornus kousa (Buerger
ex Miq.) Hance.
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Kousa Dogwood
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Cornaceae
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6
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Vase shaped when young, becoming rounded with strongly horizontal branches.
ADAPTABILITY:
Best in acid, well drained sandy soil. Sunny sites.
FUNCTIONS:
Specimen, patio tree, border, accent.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Resists anthracnose, no serious problems. Somewhat more drought tolerant than
C. florida.
NATIVE RANGE:
Japan, Korea and China
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 5-7
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
Var. chinensis- may be hardier; 'Summer Stars'- retains bracts later
into midsummer. There are many more, see Dirr.
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