Scientific Name Cornus kousa Common Name Kousa dogwood	Trees Plant Fact Sheets Consumer Hort

	Hardiness Zones: 5-8
	Habit: Deciduous
	Growth Rate: Slow
	Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; well drained soil
	Texture:Medium
	Form: Vase shape in youth; rounded with horizontal branching with age
	Height: 20 to 30'
	Width:15 to 20'
	Leaf: 2 to 4" opposite, simple dark green leaf; reddish purple to scarlet fall color
	Flower/Fruit: 2 to 4" white tapered bracts; blooms about 2 to 3 weeks after C. florida; pinkish red to red fruit in late summer
	Comments: Resistant to anthracnose
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