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      Cornus kousa |
    Kousa Dogwood |
       Deciduous Tree |
HEIGHT: | 20 - 30 feet | SPREAD: | 20 - 30 feet | DISTINCTIONS: | Young plant is vase shaped, mature plant rounded with horizontal branching pattern; exfoliating bark; dark green leaves turning deep red in autumn; showy 3” bracts; flowers arranged above leaves, aging from creamy white to pinkish white; ¾” red fruit in September; needs moist well-drained acid with sun; can tolerate partial shade. | LIMITATIONS: | Borer and leaf spot; susceptible to insect and disease if grown in inappropriate locations. | HARDINESS: | SE (Zone 5) | ORIGIN: | Japan, Korea, China | CULTIVARS: | | _____________________________ Back to List | The information for this Deciduous Tree (165) was last updated on: 2010-09-08 22:54:18 |
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