White Kousa Dogwood

Tree Overview:

There is something fresh and new about a tree that is covered in pure white flowers and the White Kousa Dogwood does that in a spectacular way. White springtime blooms and red berries last for months, followed by striking red and purple hues just in time for the autumn season. Even in winter, the eye-catching bark and form of the Kousa bring a unique beauty to your landscape.

Height: 20 ft
Width: 15 ft
Flower Color: White

Care details

The Kousa Dogwood shows best in full sun or part shade, and fertile, moist but well-drained, sandy soil. 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.

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

Nut in a thin, spiny husk. Fruit is less than 2″ in diameter.