Species: Cornus kousa
(kore'nus koo'sah)
Kousa Dogwood
Found on Course Walks
Cornus, Viburnum, and Friends - Winter Identification, Dogwood & Common Shrubs;
Cornus, Viburnum, and Friends - Winter Identification;
Dogwood & Common Shrubs
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
This species has many cultivars and varieties. Far more resistant to anthracnose and powdery mildew than C. florida. Crosses with C. florida have resulted in disease-resistant hybrids.
'Akatsuki', 'Aurora', 'Autumn Rose', 'Beni Fuji', 'Big Apple', 'Blue Shadow', 'Bonfire', 'Celestial', 'Champions Gold', 'Constellation', 'Eddie's White Wonder', 'Elizabeth Lustgarten', 'Everbloom', 'Galilean', 'Gold Star', 'Little Beauty', 'Lustgarten Weeping', 'Milky Way', 'Prophet', 'Samaritan', 'Satomi', 'Snowboy', 'Summer Stars', 'Temple Jewel', 'Wolf Eyes'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree < 30 feet
20' - 30' (spread 20' - 30')
Deciduous
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
5a
Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)
more drought tolerant than C. florida; partial shade or full sun
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Native to China, Japan, Korea
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
