Dogwood
Cornus kousa
Also known as
Szechuan Strawberry, Kousa, Japanese Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood, Korean dogwood
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Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
8m | Max | 8m |
4m | Min | 4m |
50 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Dogwood Overview
This species is a small branching deciduous tree. It will produce ovate leaves that are medium green turning red purple in the autumn. It will also bear profuse white-green flowers in early summer which are followed by raspberry-like fruits. It is easily grown and attracts few pests.
How to propagate Dogwood
Cuttings
Propagated by seeds, cuttings or grafting.
Grafting
Seed
Special features of Dogwood
Attracts bees
Other uses of Dogwood
Hedging, specimen, ornamental, landscape