The Davey Nursery

Kousa dogwood has exfoliating bark and attractive fall color, flowers and fruit. On mature trees, branches appear in horizontal layers, and its crown often is wider than the tree is tall. This is an ideal specimen tree.

Hardiness Zones: 5-8

Habit: deciduous

Growth rate: slow

Ideal planting location:part shade and full sun; moist, well-drained soil; moderate drought tolerance.

Form: round, dense crown; showy white flowers in spring; edible red fruit.

Height: 15-20 feet

Width: 15-20 feet

Leaf: 2-4 inches; simple green leaves; purple to red in fall.