Chinese Dogwood

Cornus kousa chinensis

This little deciduous tree's appealing horizontal branch tiers contribute to its popularity. Magnificent white bracts with hanging crimson fruit in the fall. The leaves in autumn have a fiery red color.

Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Hardiness Zone 5-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft)
Spread10' - 15' (ft)
Spacing 30' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses
Chinese Dogwood | Cornus kousa chinensis || This little deciduous tree's appealing horizontal branch tiers contribute to its popularity. Magnificent white bracts with hanging crimson fruit in the fall. The leaves in autumn have a fiery red color.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Fragrant, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies,
Image © Monrovia
Image © Monrovia