Kousa Dogwood
Cornus kousa 'Hanros' RADIANT ROSE
Cornaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Palmer-Kinne Dogwood Collection
Source of plant
Klyn Nurseries
Description
Trees to 30 feet tall with a spread to 20' A fast grower with a spreading, open outline. Flowers are large, red-pink. Foliage is dark green and much more heavily textured than the species with red colorations in the new leaves and branches; red fall color. Fruits are sparse. In 10 years of observation, Handy Nursery has observed a somewhat darker, larger leaf with better heat tolerance than Satomi. The bloom has been noticeably darker and holds its color into mid late July.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
bark, flowering season, fall color