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Kousa Dogwood

Kousa Dogwood

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Kousa Dogwood: Cornus Kousa

The Kousa Dogwood is a medium-sized flowering tree renowned for its showy, star-shaped, white to pinkish flowers, distinctive exfoliating bark, and striking red fruits. These characteristics make it a popular choice in ornamental landscaping.  The small specimen tree blooms with green leaves that turn orange in the fall, topped by four-petaled white flowers. The white flowers typically bloom in the late spring, providing visual appeal throughout summer. Small raspberry-like fruits develop once the flowering is complete, attracting beneficial wildlife. As the fruits mature, they change colors from green to pinkish-red. This tree is perfect for landscapers who prefer variety as the seasons change.

Kousa Dogwood Tree Offers Year-round Visual Appeal

It adds an appealing aesthetic to any landscape that persists during all four seasons. Its horizontal branching pattern creates an architectural interest that remains even during winter when the tree is empty of leaves. During the growing season, the leaves that sprout are dense and glossy, providing a lush and verdant backdrop. Fall is the most colorful season for the tree, as its foliage turns various shades of red, orange, and purple. The tree stands out in winter for its unique bark and structure. 

Kousa Dogwood Has Exquisite Fall Foliage

As mentioned, fall is when this tree truly shines aesthetically, turning into a dazzling display of brilliant colors. The red, orange, and purple highlights contrast the green backdrop of the surrounding scenery. It is striking enough to serve as the focal point of a landscape, but it can also blend seamlessly as part of a mixed planting scenario. It's a top choice for landscapers looking to add a seasonal interest in the fall and enhance the visual appeal of their foliage. 

One of Kousa Dogwood's best features is its adaptability. It can be set out in many soil types, including clay and loam. Its moderate growth rate makes it well-suited for use as a specimen tree or as a naturalizing element in more significant landscapes. Still, it's also small enough to serve as the focal point for an urban or suburban garden where space might be limited.

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Bare Root Plants
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Bloom Season

Summer

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Bloom/Foliage Color

White

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Height at Maturity

Under 25 Feet

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Care

Kousa Dogwoods thrive in well-drained soil and appreciate consistent moisture. In early spring, it's beneficial to use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Pruning after flowering helps maintain their shape and remove dead or diseased branches.

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Plant Reproduction

Kousa Dogwood spreads by seeds, root suckers, and layering.

Plant bare root trees during the dormant season in early spring or late fall (November through April). Dig the hole twice as wide as the roots so the soil is well-drained. Position the tree so the root flare is at or just above ground level. Fill the hole back with the soil you dug from and water. Maintain soil moisture, especially in the tree's early years, by providing deep, regular watering. Apply a 2-4 inch mulch away from the trunk at the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune trees during the first few seasons to establish strength and resilience, remove damaged branches, and continue maintenance pruning as the tree matures. Regularly inspect for pests and diseases and apply integrated pest management practices. Protect young trees from mechanical damage and extreme temperatures with tree guards, and stake them if necessary for support, removing the stakes after one or two years.

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Beautiful vibrant fall foliage
Suitable for various garden sizes
Fragrant and long lasting blooms
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What We Ship

The Benefits of Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are shipped without soil or pots, making them lightweight and easy to handle. They arrive dormant, ready to be planted and thrive as beautiful, healthy additions to your garden.

Cost-Effective

With no heavy pots or soil, you'll save 50-60% on shipping costs, and you can easily plant our plants yourself—no equipment needed, just a spade for digging small holes.

Hassle-Free

Bare root plants are hassle-free because they're lightweight, easy to handle, and require minimal packaging. They establish quickly, saving you time and effort in planting and maintenance.

Better Growth

Bareroot dormant plants are more hardy because they adapt better to new environments, with stronger root systems that establish quickly, leading to greater resilience and improved survival rates in various conditions.

Eco-Friendly

Bare root native plants are environmentally friendly because they promote biodiversity, require less water and maintenance, and support local ecosystems, making them a sustainable choice for eco-conscious gardening

Features
Why You'll Love This Kousa Dogwood Plant

Textured Bark

The unique, textured bark provides year-round visual interest, adding character to your landscape even in winter.

Attractive Red Fruit

The bright red fruit not only looks appealing but also attracts birds, enhancing your garden's biodiversity.

Seasonal Interest

From its stunning spring flowers to its vibrant fall fruit and colorful autumn foliage, Kousa Dogwood offers beauty in every season.


Elegant Blooms

The star-shaped flowers with striking white bracts add a touch of elegance and beauty to any garden.


Caring Tips

How do I care for my Kousa Dogwood?

Each box contains detailed care instructions and information about your product. But here's the basics.

Care Tips

Kousa Dogwoods thrive in well-drained soil and appreciate consistent moisture. In early spring, it's beneficial to use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Pruning after flowering helps maintain their shape and remove dead or diseased branches.

Light Requirements

Kousa Dogwood thrives in partial to full sun, ideally receiving 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. It favors a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade to shield it from the intense heat of midday sun.

Hardy Planting Zones

5 • 6 • 7 • 8

Customer Reviews

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Frederick Field

The trees are beautiful. Thanks so much. Thick roots, lightly moist, leaves just starting to bud. Nicely pruned. Great shape.

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Bronislava Polonsky
Delighted so far

We have ordered two Kousa Dogwood trees thanks to buy-one-get-one-free sale. Shipping and packaging were fine. Plants look healthy. Hopefully they will become beautiful trees someday.

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elaine dolan
Twofors!

Or BOGOs! I got two Kousa Dogwood starts for the price of one! I have already
grown these lush dogwoods up in Washington State...and they grow quickly. So
I look forward to these trees cascading with white flowers to fill out my landscape, and soon.

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William Bush

Kousa Dogwood

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James Durham
Kousa Dogwood

Really nice plants, ready to plant, since I finally got them!