University of Illinois Extension - Selecting Trees for Your Home
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Kousa Dogwood
Cornus kousa
Cornus kousa
2 pictures total.
Kousa Dogwood flowers
Size:
Small
Medium
Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems:
Fungal Disease
- Anthracnose [Trees and Shrubs] (Many genus and species involved)
- Dogwood Anthracnose (Discula sp.)
- Gray Mold [Trees and Shrubs] (Botrytis cinerea and other species)
- Phytophthora Canker, Basal Rot, & Root Rot [Shrubs and Trees] (Phytophthora spp. [water molds])
- Wood Rots and Decays (Many genus and species involved)
| Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 7 |
| Mature Height: | 20-25 Feet |
| Features: | Clusters of tiny flowers surrounded by showy, white bracts; dangling red fruits (similar to raspberry in appearance), late summer into fall; reddish-purple to red fall color; horizontal branches give the tree a unique layered appearance. |
| Culture: | Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained, slightly acid soil. |
| Cultivars: | Numerous, including
Check local nurseries for availability of cultivars in your area. |
| Mature Form: | Rounded to broad spreading |
| Native To: | Japan, China, Korea |
| Soil Conditions: |
Dry
 Moist, Well-DrainedWet
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| Tolerance: |
Alkaline Soil Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
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| Uses: |
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
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| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Fall Foliage Color: |
Purple Red |
| Additional Notes: | This species can be used as either a large shrub or a small tree. |
