Kousa Dogwood
Cornus kousa
Non nativeHigh AvailabilityFull sun to part shadeZones 5a - 8bMedium Resilience/AdaptationMedium Water
Quick stats
Mature height15 - 30 feet
Canopy spread15 - 30 feet
MaintenanceLow
Bloom DescriptionWhite flowers
Flowersshowy
About this Tree
If you love the look of a dogwood but have tough, sunny conditions, the East Asian Kousa Dogwood is an exceptionally resilient alternative. It extends the spring season by blooming later than native varieties, showcasing starry white flowers that give way to unique, bumpy, pinkish fruits that are entirely edible. As the tree matures, its bark begins to flake away in a beautiful, puzzle-like exfoliating pattern, ensuring your winter garden has just as much visual intrigue as your spring garden.
Planting specifications
Scientific name Cornus kousa
FamilyCornaceae
Mature height15 - 30 feet
Canopy spread15 - 30 feet
Native RangeEast Asia
Sun exposureFull sun to part shade
AttractsBirds, Songbirds, Wildlife (Fruit), Bees/Insects (Flowers)
Water needsMedium
USDA zones5a - 8b
Wildlife valueMedium
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Common nameKousa Dogwood
Scientific name Cornus kousa
FamilyCornaceae
Mature height15 - 30 feet
Canopy spread15 - 30 feet
Sun exposureFull sun to part shade
Water needsMedium
USDA zones5a - 8b
Wildlife valueMedium
AttractsBirds, Songbirds, Wildlife (Fruit), Bees/Insects (Flowers)
BloomWhite flowers
Bloom TimeLate Spring
Carbon/Air QualityLow
Flowersshowy
AvailabilityHigh
Hydroloby/StormwaterLow
LeavesDeciduous
MaintenaceLow
Native RangeEast Asia
Native StatusNon native
Ecological ValueMedium
Parking Lot TreeYes
Street TreeYes
Resilience/AdaptationMedium
Pollinator ValueMedium
ToleratesUrban Conditions
Suggested useOrnamental Tree
Columbia County Availability
Augusta-Richmond AvailabilityHigh
