Cornus kousa var. chinensis
Cornus kousa var. chinensis, the Chinese dogwood, has creamy white spring flowers and spectacular fall foliage.
Description:
Cornus kousa var. chinensis is known as the Chinese dogwood. It grows as a vased-shaped large shrub or small tree with four seasons of interest. Spring brings hundreds of creamy, star-like flowers. Summer sees blossoms give way to deep pink, strawberry-like edible fruit which persist into fall. Fall sees green foliage taking on spectacular autumn colours of red, purple, and scarlet. Winter's interest is that of exfoliating bark. Use as a specimen near patios, and in lawns and borders. The flowers attract butterflies. The fruit attracts birds. For the 2024 Rare Flowering Tree Pre-Order plants will be in 15cm pots and about 2 feet tall.
Common Name: Chinese Dogwood - [RFT Pre-Order]
Family: Cornaceae (The Dogwood Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Sun
Height: 15-25'
Width: 8-10'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tree
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mixed woods, valleys, shaded slopes, streamsides, roadsides from 400-2200 m.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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