Kousa Dogwood | Kousa var. chinensis 'Kousa' | White Flowering Dogwood

Kousa Dogwood | Cornus var chinensis 'Kousa'

Plant Highlights:

● Growing Zone: 5 – 8
● Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
● Botanical Name: Cornus kousa var. chinensis ‘Kousa Dogwood’
● Foliage Color: Green
● Flower Color: White to light pink
● Flower Fragrance: Floral, honeyed fragrance
● Fall Color: Burgundy
● Type: Deciduous
● Mature Height: 15 – 30 feet
● Mature Width: 15 – 30 feet
● Growth Rate: Slow
● Exposure: Full Sun or Partial Sun
● Soil Needs: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil
● Water Needs: Low to moderate water once established  
● Pruning Needs: Light pruning only. Remove dead or damaged branches at any time of the year, and trim for shape after the tree flowers.
● Awards: Winner of the Cary Award
● Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: No
• Reblooming: No
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

The Kousa Dogwood is a visually stunning deciduous tree that thrives in all seasons, providing a lively display of flowers, fruits, and changing foliage. It grows 15 - 30 feet tall and wide, making it a perfect addition to gardens for gardeners of all ages.

This tree has a slow growth rate, reaching maturity in 10 to 15 years. It can serve as a beautiful shrub in its early years, growing up and out in a vase shape. As it matures, it develops more branches and fills out, creating a pyramid shape as the branches grow horizontally.

The Kousa Dogwood, also known as the Japanese tree, is closely related to the North American Dogwood and is native to Japan, Korea, and China. Unlike its native counterpart, this deciduous tree produces its blooms after the leaves have grown. Blooming in late spring, the flowers range from white to light pink and last for up to a month due to their bracts, a type of leaf, instead of petals. The blooms stand out against the dark green foliage, creating a stunning contrast. Each flower has four pointed bracts that resemble small stars, giving the appearance of a tree covered in stars. The Kousa Dogwood's blooms appear a month later than other dogwoods, making it a great addition to the landscape for a succession of blooms.

During fall, the Kousa Dogwood produces berry-like fruits that change color from green to a rich red-pink. These fruits are safe for consumption and can also be used to make jams and wine. The tree also attracts birds to the garden and has beautiful foliage and bark year-round.

Kousa Dogwood is a low-maintenance, disease-resistant tree with minimal pruning needs. Avoid topping the tree to prevent stunted growth and injury.

This deer-resistant tree can live up to 150 years in zones 5-8 and prefers acidic, well-drained soils with moderate watering. It is perfect for specimen or border planting, near a patio, or as a year-round landscape feature.

Care:

Fertilize in early spring with our Sr-18-5-10 slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health. 

Ordering:

Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday – Wednesday. We do not want your order to sit in a warehouse or on a truck over the weekend.

Shipping:

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.

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We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.