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Cornus kousa var. chinensis

Chinese Flowering Dogwood

They are noted for their large white bracts maturing pink, exfoliating tan and gray bark adding winter interest, and large pinkish-red, raspberry-like fruit. Vase-shaped when young, they develop a rounded outline of distinct horizontal branching with maturity.

  • »  White flowers fading to pink
  • »  Spherical red fruits, resembling raspberries, are held singly
  • »  Drooping, dark green foliage
  • »  Fall colour is scarlet to red-purple
  • »  Narrow when young, wider with age
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:6-7 m
  • Spread:4-5 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fruit
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Cornus kousa var. chinensis

The showy flowers seen on Cornus kousa cultivars are actually bracts surrounding the smaller, inconspicuous flower in the centre.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus kousa var. chinensis

Grows best in medium moisture and an acidic, well-drained soil, however, they will tolerate a range of light levels. Can be grown as a specimen tree or shrub.