Dogwood, Kousa, Bare Root

Kousa Dogwood is a beautiful, deciduous tree valued for its stunning, star-shaped white flowers, unique red berries, and vibrant fall color. Unlike native dogwoods, Kousa Dogwood blooms a bit later, with creamy white flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. This Asian species is highly adaptable, resistant to common dogwood diseases, and can tolerate a range of soil types. Known for its year-round interest, Kousa Dogwood makes a lovely specimen tree, adding texture, color, and wildlife support to gardens, woodland edges, and shaded borders.

Key Characteristics

• Late Spring Blooms: Kousa Dogwood’s white, star-like flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, providing a lovely display of layered blooms that attract bees and other pollinators. Its late bloom time extends the flowering season in mixed plantings, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens.

• Edible Red Berries: In late summer, Kousa Dogwood produces round, red berries that are edible and have a subtly sweet flavor, enjoyed by both people and birds. These berries provide a valuable late-summer food source for birds such as thrushes and cardinals.

• Striking Fall Foliage: The tree’s leaves turn rich shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn, adding stunning seasonal color to the landscape. This vibrant fall display complements its multi-season appeal and enhances woodland edges and naturalized areas.

• Peeling, Ornamental Bark: Kousa Dogwood develops distinctive, exfoliating bark with age, creating a unique mottled effect of gray, tan, and brown patches. This textured bark provides year-round visual interest, especially in winter.

• Adaptable and Disease-Resistant: Kousa Dogwood is more resistant to anthracnose and powdery mildew than native dogwoods, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice. It thrives in part shade to full sun and tolerates various soil types, including loamy and sandy soils, as long as they are well-drained.

Product Details

• Native Range: East Asia
• Plant Life Cycle: Deciduous tree
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates loamy and sandy soils
• Mature Height: 15-30 feet
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
• Bloom Color: White
• Fall Color: Red, orange, purple
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8

Kousa Dogwood brings year-round beauty and ecological value to the landscape, with late-season blooms, edible berries, stunning fall color, and textured bark that provide multi-season interest and support for pollinators and wildlife.