In spring,
Kousa dogwood is covered in showy white flowers with large
bracts that have a slightly more pointed appearance at the
tips. Kousa dogwood tree flowers later than other dogwoods,
and the flower display may last for several weeks. The Kousa
dogwood tree exhibits beautiful fall colors. Kousa dogwood
fall colors are shades of yellow-orange, red or red-purple,
is reliably good most years.
The Kousa dogwood can grow to 20-30 feet tall. The Kousa dogwood
tree requires well-drained acidic soils and full sun. It is
less susceptible to the canker problems of flowering dogwood.
It is hardy to zone 5b. Like flowering dogwood, these trees
transplant best when young.
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summary, dogwood trees are great choices for the landscape
because their size is manageable for most home yards. The
Kousa dogwood can be used for border, massing, and specimen
plant. The Kousa dogwood tree is a native of Japan, China
and Korea. The Kousa dogwood performs best when placed in
full sun to partial shade and in moist, well-drained, slightly
acid soil.
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