Kousa Dogwood Multi-Stem (Cornus kousa) 8/10'
The Kousa Dogwood Multi-Stem (Cornus kousa) is a beautiful ornamental tree known for its layered branching, stunning flowers, and year-round interest.
🌸 Flowers:
- Blooms in late spring to early summer (May-June), later than native dogwoods
- Showy creamy white, star-like bracts surrounding a small greenish flower cluster
- Long-lasting blooms (up to a month)
🌳 Growth & Shape:
- Multi-stemmed, spreading habit with a graceful, layered structure
- Reaches 15-25 feet tall and wide
- Slow to moderate growth rate
🍂 Foliage & Fall Color:
- Dark green leaves (2-4 inches long), turning vibrant red to purple in fall
- Distinctive, exfoliating mottled bark provides winter interest
🍇 Fruit:
- Produces small, round, pinkish-red fruit in late summer to fall
- Edible, with a sweet, tropical flavor, and attracts birds
🌞 Sun & Soil Requirements:
- Prefers full sun to partial shade
- Thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soil
- More disease-resistant than native dogwoods
🏙 Landscape Use:
- Excellent specimen tree for gardens, yards, and woodland edges
- Ideal for naturalized areas or understory plantings
- Provides four-season beauty with flowers, foliage, fruit, and bark
🌱 Maintenance & Lifespan:
- Low-maintenance and pest-resistant
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Long-lived, often exceeding 50 years
The Kousa Dogwood Multi-Stem’s unique structure, elegant flowers, and year-round appeal make it a standout in any landscape!