Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Cornus kousa, 1 by ViburnumValley

ViburnumValley wrote:
I don't know where North Chelmsford is in the grand scheme of Massachusetts, but I bet you don't have dramatically different growing conditions than the august institution of Jamaica Plain - the Arnold Arboretum. They have some spiffy specimens, indeed. You might find images on their website.

Slightly more conducive to growing Kousa Dogwood (except for the occasional gale) is Martha's Vineyard, home to the Polly Hill Arboretum. Among the many products of her prowess were several named selections of Cornus kousa. You could check their website, or here in PlantFiles.

I think the ingredient in deficit here is patience. From seedlings great trees grow...just not instantly.

But there are good ones out there - even this one locally in KY.