Cornus kousa var. chinensis

Cornus kousa var. chinensis: White Bracts and Raspberry-like Red Fruit

Chinese kousa dogwood brings a white flower display that can soften toward pink. Red rounded fruit and scarlet-to-purple fall leaves extend the season as its narrow young crown gradually broadens.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 6-7 m
• Spread: 4-5 m
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Late spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Average to Dry Soil; Well-Drained Soil; Moist to Average Soil

Uses and Benefits: Give it a specimen position with space for both spring flowers and mature width.

Care Instructions: Maintain moisture in well-drained soil and avoid heavy pruning of the branching framework.