Cornus kousa Chinensis

Common Name:
Chinese Dogwood

Description:
Cornus kousa 'Chinensis', commonly known as the Chinese Dogwood, is a beautiful deciduous tree prized for its showy floral display, ornamental fruit, and stunning autumn foliage. In late spring to early summer, it produces abundant creamy-white bracts that surround small, true flowers, creating a striking star-like effect. As the seasons progress, its dark green foliage turns brilliant shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn. By late summer, the tree bears raspberry-like pink to red fruit, which is edible and attracts birds. Cornus kousa 'Chinensis' thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a sheltered spot in full sun to part shade. It is frost-hardy and disease-resistant, making it a fantastic feature tree for Melbourne gardens, courtyards, and parklands.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 5–8 m
• Width: 4–6 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring
• Flowers in Early Summer

Flower Colour:

• Creamy White

Key Attributes:

• Bird Attracting
• Edible Fruit
• Perennial
• Autumn Foliage Colour
• Frost Tolerant
• Disease Resistant
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Camellia (Camellia spp.)
• Azalea (Rhododendron spp.)
• Magnolia (Magnolia spp.)