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Cornus kousa

Species

Also called kousa, kousa dogwood, Chinese dogwood, Korean dogwood, Japanese dogwood

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Cornus kousa
Photo: Henryhartley at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typetree

from Cornus · “These trees thrive in various climates, including USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9” — How Long For Dogwood Tree To Grow: Tips For Successful Growth And Care

Lightpartial shade

from Cornus · “They thrive in partial shade, though they can tolerate full sun” — How Long For Dogwood Tree To Grow: Tips For Successful Growth And Care

Waterregular watering—around one inch per week

from Cornus · “Newly planted dogwoods require regular watering—around one inch per week—to support root establishment and growth” — How Long For Dogwood Tree To Grow: Tips For Successful Growth And Care

Soil pH5.5–6.5

from Cornus · “slightly acidic pH of 5.5 to 6.5” — How Long For Dogwood Tree To Grow: Tips For Successful Growth And Care

Hardiness zones5 to 9

from Cornus · “USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9” — How Long For Dogwood Tree To Grow: Tips For Successful Growth And Care

Height36–120 in

from Cornus · “3 to 7 years to reach a height of 3 to 10 feet in the young tree stage” — How Long For Dogwood Tree To Grow: Tips For Successful Growth And Care

Transplantspring or early fall

from Cornus · “applying mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. For best results, consider planting seedlings in spring or early fall.” — How Long For Dogwood Tree To Grow: Tips For Successful Growth And Care

Diseasesdogwood anthracnose

from Cornus · “common pests and diseases. Scales, aphids, and dogwood anthracnose can affect health and growth” — How Long For Dogwood Tree To Grow: Tips For Successful Growth And Care

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