Cornus kousa
Kousa Dogwood, Chinese Dogwood

A deciduous tree with a vase-shaped habit that matures to a rounder form. True flowers are tiny and surrounded by narrowly pointed, white petal-like bracts. Flowers are followed by inch-wide, raspberry-like fruits. Oval, pointed, lustrous green leaves turn yellow to scarlet in the fall.

USDA zones: 5 - 8
Sunset zones: 2 - 9, 14 - 17
Mature size: 15 - 30 feet high and wide
Light needs: partial to full sun
Water needs: regular