Deciduous Tree with Abundant White Star-Shaped Blooms and Multi-Season Interest
Kousa Dogwood features abundant white star-shaped blooms in late spring with a graceful vase-shaped form that provides multi-season color and elegance. This vigorous deciduous tree delivers spectacular late spring flowers, attractive exfoliating bark, and brilliant fall color, making it perfect for specimen plantings, woodland gardens, and focal points.
Key Features
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Abundant White Star-Shaped Blooms: Profuse 4" white flowers cover the tree in late spring after leaves emerge
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Graceful Vase-Shaped Form: Elegant upright branching adds architectural interest
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Multi-Season Interest: Late spring blooms, raspberry-like fruit, red-purple fall color, and exfoliating bark
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Disease Resistant: Excellent resistance to anthracnose and powdery mildew
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Vigorous Grower: Strong growth habit with reliable flowering performance
Growing Specifications
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Light: Part shade to full sun (afternoon shade preferred in hot climates)
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Mature Size: 20-30' tall x 20-30' wide
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Growth Rate: Moderate (12-24" per year)
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Hardiness: Zones 5-8
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Type: Deciduous tree
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Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape. Remove dead or crossing branches as needed.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for specimen plantings, woodland gardens, focal points, and naturalized areas. Pairs beautifully with azaleas, rhododendrons, and shade perennials. Excellent choice for adding multi-season color, graceful form, and disease-resistant beauty to landscapes.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in part shade to full sun (afternoon shade preferred in hot climates) in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment and during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
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