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Kousa Dogwood, Chinese Dogwood, Japanese Dogwood 'Variegatum'

Cornuskousa

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Genus

Cornus (KOR-nus)

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Species

kousa (KOO-sa)

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Synonym

Cornus kousa subsp. kousa

Benthamia japonica

Benthamia viridis

Benthamidia japonica

Cynoxylon japonicum

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Deciduous

Provides Winter Interest

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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