Pink Kousa Dogwood
Height: 20 ft
Width: 15 ft
Flower Color: Pink
Pink Kousa Dogwood
Cornus kousa
Tree Overview:
A small flowering tree native to eastern Asia, the Kousa Dogwood is an attractive small tree makes a statement in a yard or garden or along the edge of a wooded border. Known for their versatility and variety, dogwood trees and shrubs are available for almost any situation in the landscape.
Height: 20 ft
Width: 15 ft
Flower Color: Pink
Care details
Although tolerant of neutral pH soils, it prefers acid soil and may develop chlorotic symptoms (pale green leaves) in high pH soils. Shallow root system benefits with a few inches of mulch to moderate soil temperature. Best in part shade conditions in a protected site.Flowers on old wood, prune after flowering.
Leaf description
Simple, opposite, 2 to 4 inch long with entire margins, elliptical shape; dark green leaves change to a burgundy-red in fall. .
Flower description
This tree blooms 2-3 weeks after native dogwoods. True flowers are inconspicuous. 1 to 2 inch, white pointed bracts appear above the foliage and persist for several weeks.