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    Ornamental/Flowering Tree

    Kousa Dogwood

    Cornus kousa

    Medium Maintenance

    🌱 Growing Conditions

    Sun RequirementsFull Sun to Part Shade
    Water NeedsModerate
    Soil PreferencesWell-drained
    Mature Size15-30' x 15-30'

    🍂 Seasonal Interest

    Bloom Time & ColorMay; white (after leaf-out)
    Fall ColorPurple/red/yellow
    Wildlife ValueMedium - fruit eaten by birds

    🏡 Landscape Notes

    Landscape UseSmall yards, specimen

    Special Features

    More disease-tolerant than native dogwood

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