Kousa Dogwood – Elegant Blooms & Four-Season Interest

Add beauty and year-round appeal to your landscape with Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa). This exceptional small tree or large shrub dazzles with star-shaped white blooms in late spring, followed by striking pink-red fruit, rich summer foliage, and vibrant red-purple fall color. With its layered branching and elegant silhouette, Kousa Dogwood is a standout choice for gardens, borders, and specimen plantings.

• Deer Resistant: Moderately deer resistant—deer tend to avoid, especially as the tree matures.
• Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; best flowering and fruiting with at least 4–6 hours of sun daily.
• Water Needs: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; water regularly during establishment and in dry spells.
• Height at Maturity: Grows 15–25 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for smaller landscapes or as an understory tree.
• Growth Habit: Vase-shaped with horizontal branching; slow to moderate growth rate.
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–8.

Kousa Dogwood – Planting Tips:

Choose a location with morning sun and afternoon shade if possible, especially in hotter climates. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch to keep roots cool and moist. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove any crossing branches.

We generally have 3-4ft and 5-6ft White Kousa Dogwoods for sale. Pink Kousa may be available in limited quantities in 2026