Chinese Dogwood

Cornus kousa chinensis

Pronunciation: KOR-nus KOO-sa chi-NEN-sis
SKU #02777
5-8

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Attractive horizontal tiers of branches help make this small deciduous tree popular. Splendid white bracts followed in fall by hanging red fruit. Autumn leaves have red-scarlet tints. Special accent.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate grower to 20 ft. high, 15 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8

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Bloom TimeEarly summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitPyramidal
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Design IdeasLarge white bracts in June are an outstanding feature of this small tree, creating a big impact for any size garden. Give it room to spread, but place it as a specimen or in the border where you can readily enjoy its flowers, fruit and autumn leaf color.
Flower ColorGreen
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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Bloom TimeEarly summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitPyramidal
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Design IdeasLarge white bracts in June are an outstanding feature of this small tree, creating a big impact for any size garden. Give it room to spread, but place it as a specimen or in the border where you can readily enjoy its flowers, fruit and autumn leaf color.
Flower ColorGreen
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.