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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan

Native

Introduced

Cornus kousaCornus kousa

Kousa Dogwood

In Stock: 6.7 lb (Total:11.077lb)

Cornus kousa kousa

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6.7 lb PA

4.38 lb TN

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

6,138

Quantity:

6.7 lb

Collected in:

Pennsylvania

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836445

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan

Native

Introduced

Transform your landscape with Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa), an exquisite deciduous tree that originates from Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan. Known also as Chinese or Japanese dogwood, this tree introduces an element of Asian heritage to your surroundings. The term “Kousa” is derived from the Japanese word for dogwood, highlighting its cultural significance.

Admired for its adaptability, Kousa Dogwood thrives across various light exposures—ranging from full sun to partial shade—and flourishes in Zones 5 to 8. Reaching up to 30 feet at maturity, it is well-suited to both residential and garden environments. This tree’s resilience is further evidenced by its tolerance to drought, cold temperatures, and an impressive disease resistance compared to its native cousin, Cornus florida.

Kousa Dogwood captivates throughout the year. Initially vase-shaped and conical in its youth, it evolves into a rounded, horizontally-branching form with age. Its late-spring blossoms (May to June) are distinguished by white to pinkish bracts that surround modest yellow-green flowers. As autumn approaches, the leaves turn stunning hues of reddish-purple to scarlet. Additionally, its edible, berry-like fruits provide sustenance to local wildlife, such as squirrels and birds. The patchy, exfoliating bark in winter remains a visual attraction, cementing its status as a year-round spectacle.

Embrace both beauty and cultural depth by planting the Kousa Dogwood as a specimen or within shrub borders, making it a versatile addition whether nestled in a pollinator garden, a woodland setting, or an edible garden. With its low maintenance needs, this Asian gem does well in acidic, well-drained soil, ensuring your garden remains vibrant year after year.