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Cornus kousa

Kousa Dogwood

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

6 - 9m

Width:

6 - 9m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Residential, Wide Median

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

No

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Much more tolerant of pests and diseases compared to Cornus florida.

Management Notes

None of significance

Cultivars 

China Girl, Losely, Madison, Milky Way, National, Samzam, Satomi, Summer Fun, Summer Gold, Venus (KN30-8), Wolf Eyes, var. Chinensis, Venus (PP16309)