Cornus kousa

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Cornus kousa
Kousa; Japanese Dogwood

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DERIVATION

Cornus	- Latin name for the Dogwood Tree
kousa	- from the Japanese word for the plant

FAMILY

HABIT

Shrub/tree

RANGE

Japan, Korea, China

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

Cream

FRUIT

Red (Pinkish-red)

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 5B (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Moist, well-drained, acidic

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial shade

COMMON NAME(S)

Kousa | Japanese Dogwood

Location Map for Cornus kousa (Kousa; Japanese Dogwood)
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Individual Location for Cornus kousa:
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Map
Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

802162*1

1980

Rock Alpine Garden

	FLOWERING: When Cornus kousa has been observed flowering at Denver Botanic Gardens

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2022
2018
2013
2012
2006

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