Family: Cornaceae
Genus: Cornus
(KOR-nus) Species: kousa (KOO-sa) Synonym:Benthamia kousa
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Category TreesWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage DeciduousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)Spacing 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors By grafting By budding Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |