(Available by special order - contact us to order one today.)
The Kousa Dogwood is a flowering deciduous tree with white flowers and red fruit. Like all dogwoods, the 'flowers' are in fact modified leaves.
The fruit is tropical, sweet and earthy, and is usually eaten fresh, with the skin and seeds removed. The flavour has been described as a combination of pumpkin, mango and persimmon - if you can imagine that!
Common names: Kousa Dogwood, Chinese Kousa Dogwood, Chinese Flowering Dogwood
Edible: Fruit Harvest timing: late summer through fall
Scientific name: Cornus kousa 'Chinensis' Light requirements: Full sun Full-grown size: 20' tall Hardiness: Zone 5 Pollination: Self-pollinating Wildlife: Attracts pollinators and wildlife Origin: China, Japan, Korea Noteworthy: Flowers about a month later than our native dogwoods and displays fall colour, providing interest in the garden throughout the year.
WEDO NOT SHIPLIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.
