Kousa dogwood |
| General |
| Common Name | Kousa dogwood |
| Latin Name | Cornus kousa |
| Category | Fruits |
| Family | Dogwoods |
| Variety | |
| Visual Traits |
| Flower | showy, white; spring |
| Foliage/Fall leaf color | dull red to maroon |
| Fruit | red, fleshy drupe; fall |
| Height | 15-20 ft |
| Spread | 15-20' |
| Cultivation |
| Propagation method | b&b, container |
| Pruning | to develop strong structure |
| Softwood cuttings | early summer, rooting hormone, 50% success after 3months |
| Critters |
| Insect and invertebrate pests | borers |
| Pathogens | none serious |
| Wildlife Pests | birds |
| Soils |
| Compaction (tolerance) | tolerant |
| Moisture and drainage | moist, loamy, well-drained; drought intolerant |
| pH | 3.7-6.5 |
| Texture | no heavy clay |
| Growth Pattern |
| Growth rate | slow |
| Habitat and Climate |
| Hardiness Zone | Zones 5-8 |
| Native Range | Japan, Korea, China |
| Wind / ice / frost susceptibility | leaf scorch in hot, dry wind |
| Light |
| Light recommendation | partial shade |
| Shade tolerance | moderately tolerant |
| Special Notes |
| Note 1 | sensitive to reflective heat |