light pink rose on stem with green leaves

Kousa Dogwood

Cornus kousa
Cornaceae

Growth Habit

Tree

Description

Small tree to 15' x 15' with a rounded to wide vase habit. Leaves are variegated yellow and green, with the gold margins turning pink in autumn, before the entire leaf turns bright red. Flower bracts white, flowers produce 3/4" red fruits.

Source of plant

Schmidt & Son Co., Cayuga Landscape Company

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics