White Kousa Dogwood

November 15, 2024 Post a Comment

White kousa dogwood

At only 15 to 25 feet tall and wide at maturity and a tolerance of full sun to part shade the White Kousa Dogwood is a good fit for just about any location in your yard.

What is the difference between a kousa dogwood and white dogwood?

The kousa dogwood has similar “flowers” or bracts (modified leaves) to the flower dogwood in that they are a creamy white. However, a difference is that the flowers will appear after the leaves emerge in the spring usually several weeks after the flowering dogwood.

Is a kousa dogwood a messy tree?

Fruiting kousa dogwood can add some fall interest to the landscape. Once kousa dogwood fruit falls to the ground, it can create a mess as it is walked upon and/or rots.

How fast does a white Kousa dogwood grow?

This tree grows at a slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12" to 24" per year.

Where is the best place to plant a Kousa dogwood?

Kousa Dogwoods like full sun to part shade and soil that is well-drained, acidic, and nutrient rich. Once established, dogwood trees are drought tolerant. In extended dry and hot periods this tree will benefit from a weekly deep watering.

Where should I plant my Kousa dogwood?

Choose a site for your dogwoods that is well-drained but does not get extremely dry. Soil high in organic matter is best. Dogwoods can be planted in full sun or partial shade, though partial shade is best (morning sun in particular). Dogwoods are typically an understory tree in the wild.

What is the prettiest dogwood tree?

10 best flowering dogwood varieties

Cornus controversa 'Variegata'
Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder'
Cornus florida.
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'
Cornus kousa var chinensis.
Cornus kousa 'China Girl'
Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi'
Cornus kousa 'Schmetterling'

Are white dogwood trees messy?

No, the flowering dogwood is not regarded as a messy tree.

Are Kousa dogwood roots invasive?

The introduced Asian species, Cornus kousa (Kousa Dogwood), however, is almost totally resistant and never invasive.

How close to a house can you plant a Kousa dogwood?

If you're planting near the house, check the mature width, then plant no closer than half of that distance. A Kousa dogwood, for example, will grow at least 20 feet around, so it should go no closer than 10 feet from the house wall.

How long do kousa dogwoods live?

It is also moderately tolerant of drought conditions. Kousa dogwood blooms a month later than flowering dogwood. The life expectancy of Kousa dogwood is between 50 and 150 years.

Do kousa dogwoods smell?

The Dogwood Tree is picky. Like a small child, Dogwoods may not adjust well to variances in water and nutrient matter. Also like a small child, Dogwoods can be a bit smelly, offering a strong, though not altogether unpleasant, fragrance.

How many years does it take for a kousa dogwood to bloom?

Don't worry and be patient. Dogwoods often take five to seven years before they begin to bloom in earnest. The good news is that if it takes a while to bloom, it's because the plant is happy and healthy rather than because it's under stress, and should keep blooming away for years to come.

What kills a kousa dogwood?

The most effective way to kill Dogwood trees is via cut-stem treatment. You will cut the tree down to the stem and then apply a professional herbicide directly to the stem. Our recommendation is Triclopyr 4 as it as shown to be very effective against brush and shrubbery and is labeled for treating dogwood.

What is the best time to plant dogwood trees?

The survival rate for dogwoods is much better when they are planted in late fall than when they are planted in summer or winter--with early spring, of course, being the other good option for dogwood tree planting.

When should I plant a kousa dogwood?

Kousa dogwood does much better when planted in the spring than in the fall, so wait until the last sign of frost has passed before putting in your new tree. When it comes to planting dogwood Kousa trees, it all begins with the soil.

Should a kousa dogwood be pruned?

Kousa dogwoods should be lightly pruned. Remove no more than 10%. Prune for shape, not for size. Topping will simply produce a lot of ugly water sprouts!

Are Kousa dogwoods easy to grow?

Japanese Kousa Dogwood Growing Conditions Low-maintenance shape. Hardiness: Kousa dogwoods are hardy to zone 5. Light: Full sun to partial shade. Soil: Kousa dogwoods do best in well-draining, moist rich soil that's not too heavy.

How long does it take for a dogwood to reach full height?

The spread may be even greater than the height. Growth Rate: Dogwoods grow at a slow to moderate rate (about 20 feet in 25 years). Ornamental Features: Each species brings its own value to the landscape.

Do birds eat kousa dogwood fruit?

The first tree you should consider is the Dogwood, both the native Cornus florida & the introduced Cornus kousa. 86 bird species enjoy the fruits of these trees. Small as well as large birds get their nourishment from these plants during the fall & winter.