About the Kousa
Dogwood :
The Kousa Dogwood tree, Cornus
kousa, or Japanese Flowering Dogwood, is a
handsome small specimen tree or shrub. The Kousa
is not as susceptible to disease as the White
Dogwood in spring. It is planted as a specimen,
near a patio, or in groupings. Kousa Dogwood
trees blooms later than the White Dogwood and
with a softer petal flower than the White
Flowering Dogwood.
This deciduous tree has red
fruits that look like a big round raspberry. The
fall color is red to maroon. Because of its
disease resistance, it is becoming the best
replacement for the White Dogwood. The flowering
tree, Kousa Dogwood, has low water requirements
and displays a moderate tolerance for salt and
alkali soils.
