Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Kousa Dogwood
Botanical Name: Cornus kousa
Common Name: Kousa Dogwood
Mature Height and Width:
15–25′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Growth Habit:
Small deciduous ornamental tree with upright form in youth maturing to a broad, layered, horizontal branching structure; develops sculptural multi-tiered canopy with moderate interior openness.
Foliage Description:
Medium to dark green ovate foliage with subtle surface texture and opposite arrangement; dense summer canopy transitioning to attractive fall coloration.
Flower Description (if applicable):
Showy creamy white to soft blush four-bracted blooms appearing after leaf emergence; bracts pointed and slightly overlapping with greenish true flowers at center.
Bloom Time:
Late spring to early summer
Fall Color (if applicable):
Attractive red to burgundy fall coloration with occasional purple tones.
Light Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone:
5–8
Notable Landscape Uses:
Specimen tree, patio tree, lawn accent, woodland edge planting, courtyard focal point, layered understory tree, residential foundation accent.
Deer Resistance:
Low to moderate; young growth may be browsed in Northeast landscapes.