Cornus kousa (Kousa Dogwood)

Cornus kousa, commonly known as the Kousa Dogwood, is a beautiful deciduous ornamental tree renowned for its elegant form and spectacular display of creamy white flower bracts in late spring to early summer. The blooms appear after the foliage emerges, creating a striking contrast against the rich green leaves. As the seasons change, the foliage transforms into brilliant shades of crimson, scarlet, purple, and orange, while decorative strawberry-like red fruits provide additional ornamental interest and attract birds.

Hardy, slow-growing, and easy to maintain, Kousa Dogwood thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Its graceful branching habit makes it an ideal specimen tree for feature planting, woodland gardens, courtyards, and parks. Offering exceptional beauty across multiple seasons, Cornus kousa is an outstanding choice for adding elegance, colour, and year-round interest to residential and commercial landscapes.