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Kousa Dogwood
Cornus kousa
This weekornamental
Asian dogwood with pointed white bracts blooming later than native dogwood. Disease-resistant with exfoliating bark, red edible fruits, and red-purple fall color.
In Zone 7b, right now
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Edible?
Yes — also edible
Small space?
No — gets 30 ft tall
Sun
Part shade (2–4 hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial
Ways to plant it
Spring planting
Plant
Closed
Early March – Mid May
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
Fall planting
Plant
Mid September
Mid September – Early December
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
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