{"product_id":"kousa-dogwood-cornus-kousa","title":"Kousa Dogwood - Cornus kousa","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKousa Dogwood - Cornus kousa\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone: 5 - 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped in a 4\" Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBring Four Seasons of Beauty to Your Landscape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a graceful, multi-season flowering tree to your landscape with the \u003cstrong\u003eKousa Dogwood\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCornus kousa\u003c\/em\u003e). Native to Asia, this elegant small tree blooms after most other dogwoods, putting on a spectacular display of white, star-shaped bracts in late spring, followed by raspberry-like fruit, brilliant fall color, and attractive peeling bark that adds winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike native flowering dogwoods, the Kousa Dogwood resists anthracnose, a disease that often troubles its American cousin, making it a tougher, more reliable choice for many landscapes. Whether planted as a specimen near the patio, tucked into a woodland edge, or used as a small street tree, the Kousa Dogwood delivers beauty in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love the Kousa Dogwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShowy late-spring blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pointed, star-like white bracts cover the tree for weeks, appearing after most other dogwoods have finished blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant fall color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage turns shades of reddish-purple to scarlet, lasting several weeks in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round, raspberry-like fruit ripens from late summer into early fall and attracts songbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttractive peeling bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees develop mottled, exfoliating bark in tan and brown tones that adds winter interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistant to anthracnose, which often affects native flowering dogwoods, and more drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to grow on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each plant is shipped in a \u003cstrong\u003e4\" pot\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to be potted up into a larger container or planted into a prepared garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Four-Season Showpiece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew small trees offer the same combination of beauty and toughness as the Kousa Dogwood. In late spring to early summer, its horizontal branches become layered with white, pointed bracts that persist for several weeks, giving the tree a floating, cloud-like appearance. The true flowers are small and tucked in the center of each bract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy late summer, the tree produces round, pinkish-red, raspberry-like fruit that attracts birds and wildlife. As autumn arrives, the foliage transitions to reddish-purple and scarlet, and as the tree matures, its bark begins to peel in attractive patches, adding color and texture to the winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Specimens, Woodland Edges \u0026amp; Small Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kousa Dogwood is a versatile small tree that fits a wide range of landscape needs. Plant it as a specimen in an open lawn, near a patio or entryway where its blooms and bark can be appreciated up close, or at the edge of a woodland garden where it can enjoy light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause your plant arrives in a \u003cstrong\u003e4\" pot\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is easy to handle and plant while it establishes its root system. This is a young starter plant, so plan to pot it up into a larger container or plant it into a protected bed and allow a few years of growth, since Kousa Dogwoods grow at a slow to moderate pace. Give your tree plenty of room, as it matures into a broad, rounded form 20-30 feet tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKousa Dogwood Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting Started with Your 4\" Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour plant arrives in a small 4\" pot, so it has limited root space and will dry out more quickly than a larger container. Water it promptly on arrival, keep it out of harsh afternoon sun and wind at first, and plan to transplant it into a larger pot or a prepared garden bed once it has settled in and begun to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist while your tree is becoming established. Small pots can dry out quickly in hot or windy weather, so check them often. After planting, water deeply and regularly until the root system becomes established. Kousa Dogwood has shallow roots, so a few inches of mulch around the root zone helps conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures. Once established, it is more drought tolerant than native flowering dogwood but still appreciates watering during extended dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSunlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKousa Dogwood performs best in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. In hot climates, light afternoon shade helps keep the foliage looking its best, while full sun generally encourages the heaviest flowering in cooler regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Kousa Dogwood tolerates a range of soils but can develop yellowing leaves in high-pH soils and may suffer root problems in heavy, poorly drained clay or waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKousa Dogwood generally does not require heavy fertilization. Once established, if additional nutrients are needed, use a balanced fertilizer formulated for acid-loving trees and shrubs in early spring and follow the manufacturer's application instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle pruning is needed. Because flower buds form on old wood, prune soon after flowering if shaping is desired, and otherwise remove only dead, damaged, or crossing branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKousa Dogwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCornus kousa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous Flowering Tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 - 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContainer Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" Pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30 ft. Tall and Wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBloom Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Bracts (Late Spring to Early Summer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFruit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound, Pink-Red, Raspberry-Like (Late Summer to Early Fall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFall Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReddish-Purple to Scarlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecimen, Small Tree, Woodland Edge \u0026amp; Pollinator Garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Kousa Dogwood different from native flowering dogwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKousa Dogwood blooms about two to three weeks later than native flowering dogwood, has pointed rather than rounded bracts, and is resistant to anthracnose, a disease that often affects native dogwoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big will my plant be when it arrives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour Kousa Dogwood is shipped as a young starter plant in a 4\" pot. Because plants are living products, actual height, branching, and overall shape can vary depending on the season and growing conditions. It will need time to grow before reaching landscape size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until my Kousa Dogwood blooms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoung dogwoods typically take several years to begin flowering, and starter plants may take longer than larger nursery trees. Good care, consistent moisture, and the right light will help your tree reach flowering size sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I plant my 4\" Kousa Dogwood directly in the ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall starter plants are usually best potted up into a larger container first so they can build a stronger root system. If planting directly into the garden, choose a protected location, keep the soil consistently moist, and protect the young plant from weeds, wind, and extreme weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hardiness zones is the Kousa Dogwood suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKousa Dogwood is generally hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a Kousa Dogwood need full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKousa Dogwood grows well in full sun to partial shade. In hot climates, light afternoon shade is beneficial, while full sun in cooler regions tends to produce the best flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the fruit edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit is considered edible but is most often left for birds and other wildlife. Fallen fruit can ferment and attract insects, so you may want to rake up fruit that drops near patios or walkways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I water my Kousa Dogwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall 4\" pots dry out quickly, so check often and water thoroughly when the soil begins to dry. After planting, water regularly until the tree becomes established, and avoid soggy conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the best time to plant my Kousa Dogwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKousa Dogwood can generally be planted when weather and soil conditions are suitable. Mild weather is ideal for reducing transplant stress. Avoid planting when the ground is frozen or during periods of extreme heat, and provide consistent moisture after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a Kousa Dogwood need to be pruned?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery little pruning is needed. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches as necessary, and prune soon after flowering if you want to shape the tree, so you don't remove next year's flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep my Kousa Dogwood in its 4\" pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 4\" pot is intended for growing and shipping the young plant and offers limited root space. For the best growth, pot your dogwood up into a larger container or plant it in the landscape once it has settled in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Four Seasons of Beauty to Your Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're planning a flowering specimen, a woodland edge planting, or an elegant small tree for your yard, the Kousa Dogwood delivers late-spring blooms, brilliant fall color, interesting fruit, and attractive bark, all in one tough, disease-resistant tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder a Kousa Dogwood today and start growing a landscape showpiece that gets better with age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grower's Solution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53514698031285,"sku":"kousadogwood","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/4377\/7419\/files\/BloomingDogwoodbytheGardenPond.png?v=1791911767","url":"https:\/\/growerssolution.com\/products\/kousa-dogwood-cornus-kousa","provider":"Grower's Solution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}