Cornus kousa MT
Mature Size: 15-30′ x 15-30′
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8 (View Hardiness Zone Map)
Outstanding Characteristics: Small, multi-tree with prolific flowers after foliage in spring, flowers later than Cornus florida. Large spiny red fruit in fall/winter, maroon to dark red fall color, exfoliating bark with age.
Notes: Susceptible to borers, treat with systemic pesticide the first year after transplanting. Avoid poorly drained sites. Good residential scale and site tree.