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Kousa Dogwood ‘Chinese Dogwood’

Late Spring Blooms
Red Ornamental Fruit
Graceful Layered Form

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Kousa Dogwood 'Chinese Dogwood'

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Kousa Dogwood 'Chinese Dogwood'

Kousa Dogwood ‘Chinese Dogwood’ is a graceful deciduous flowering tree valued for late-spring white bracts, red ornamental fruit, handsome fall color, and mottled mature bark. Its refined branching and manageable size make it a standout specimen for lawns, woodland edges, patios, and mixed ornamental borders.

Why choose Kousa Dogwood ‘Chinese Dogwood’?

Choose Kousa Dogwood ‘Chinese Dogwood’ for four-season beauty in a refined small-tree form. It blooms later than many flowering dogwoods, extending the spring display with showy white bracts set among fresh green leaves. As the season continues, decorative red fruit, reddish-purple fall foliage, and attractive exfoliating bark add lasting interest. Its layered branching and elegant shape make it especially useful as a specimen tree, front-yard focal point, or ornamental accent near outdoor living spaces.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Cornus kousa
Common Name: Kousa Dogwood, Chinese Dogwood
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Growth Habit: Upright when young, maturing into a rounded, horizontally branched small tree

Kousa Dogwood ‘Chinese Dogwood’ Additional Information

Kousa Dogwood ‘Chinese Dogwood’ produces its showy display in late spring to early summer, when pointed white bracts surround the small true flowers. Unlike native flowering dogwood, the blooms appear after the foliage has emerged, creating a layered look of white against glossy green leaves. By late summer into fall, rounded red to pinkish ornamental fruits may develop, adding color and attracting birds and other wildlife.

This tree is deciduous, with foliage often turning reddish-purple to scarlet in fall before dropping. As the tree matures, its bark becomes increasingly attractive, developing a mottled, exfoliating texture that adds winter character. It is best used as a specimen, patio-side accent, woodland-edge tree, or mixed border feature. Prune only as needed to remove dead, crossing, or crowded branches, ideally while the tree is dormant or shortly after bloom.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Kousa Dogwood ‘Chinese Dogwood’ in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained, organically rich soil. Set the root flare at or slightly above the surrounding grade and choose a spot where the mature branching structure has room to develop.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in full sun or fast-draining soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture and keep roots cooler. Pull mulch back from the trunk to protect the bark.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly to maintain a strong framework and attractive natural shape. Remove damaged, rubbing, or poorly placed branches, but avoid heavy shaping that disrupts the tree’s graceful layered habit.

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FAQs

When does Kousa Dogwood 'Chinese Dogwood' bloom?
Kousa Dogwood ‘Chinese Dogwood’ typically blooms in late spring to early summer, after the leaves have emerged. This later bloom timing helps extend ornamental color beyond many early-spring flowering trees.
How large does Kousa Dogwood 'Chinese Dogwood' get?
It commonly matures as a small to medium ornamental tree, often reaching about 20 to 30 feet tall with a rounded, spreading canopy, depending on growing conditions and available space.
Does Kousa Dogwood 'Chinese Dogwood' produce fruit?
Yes. After flowering, it may develop rounded red to pinkish fruits in late summer into fall. These fruits add ornamental interest and can provide seasonal food for birds and wildlife.
Where should I plant Kousa Dogwood 'Chinese Dogwood' in the landscape?
Plant it where its layered branching, flowers, fruit, fall color, and mature bark can be appreciated. It works well as a lawn specimen, woodland-edge tree, patio accent, or focal point in mixed borders.

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Tall Growth
Partial Shade
Flowering

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	10-20 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate, Slow
Botanical Name	Cornus kousa ssp. chinensis
Bloom Time	Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Cornaceae
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#10 Container, #3 Container, #5 Container, #7 Container

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Growing Zones 5-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20)

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