Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Cornus kousa
Last Review
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.
Notes
This species can be used as either a large shrub or a small tree.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
20.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
25.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Rounded to broad spreading
Native Regions, Text
Japan, China, Korea
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Images
Image
picID
3534
Image
picID
3535
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
199