Cornus kousa (Chinese Dogwood) 6-8′

Description

Cornus kousa (Chinese Dogwood) is a deciduous flowering tree prized for its showy spring bracts, attractive green summer foliage, and brilliant red to burgundy fall color. It has a rounded to multi-stemmed habit, making it ideal for residential landscapes, specimen plantings, and small parks.

Flowers appear in late spring to early summer as clusters of small blooms surrounded by large showy bracts, creating a striking display. Summer foliage is medium green, providing contrast, and in fall, the leaves turn bright red to burgundy, adding seasonal interest. Chinese Dogwood is adaptable to a variety of soils and prefers full sun to partial shade, with moderate watering and low maintenance once established.

Care Instructions:

• Deciduous tree (leaves drop in winter)

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Plant in well-drained soil

• Moderate watering until established; low-maintenance once mature

• Minimal pruning needed; prune in late winter or early spring if desired

Key Features:

• Deciduous flowering tree with showy spring bracts

• Rounded to multi-stemmed habit

• Green summer foliage turning bright red to burgundy in fall

• Adaptable to many soils and light conditions

• Excellent for residential, specimen, or small park plantings