Kousa Dogwood, Chinese Dogwood, Japanese Dogwood 'Summer Fun'

Cornuskousa

Genus
Cornus (KOR-nus)
Species
kousa (KOO-sa)
Synonym
Benthamia kousa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Livermore, California

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Bellevue, Washington(2 reports)

South Hill, Washington

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

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