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Flowering Trees

Take garden color to new heights with these big bloomers.

From Garden, Deck and Landscape Magazine

By Paula Yantorno

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Kousa Dogwood Tree
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Kousa dogwood

Dogwood

Showy and refined, dogwoods take center stage in spring with copious white to pink blooms and elegant structure. Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is the best known, but kousa dogwood (C. kousa) is generally more tolerant of stress and also more resistant to dogwood anthracnose and borers, both of which can be serious problems for C. florida. In addition to spring bloom, dogwoods exhibit stunning red and purple fall color. For best results, plant dogwoods in partial shade.


Detail of Kousa Dogwood Tree Blossom
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Kousa dogwood flowers

Height: 20-25 feet
Zones: 5-8
Editor's pick: Cornus kousa 'Satomi' boasts striking, dark pink blooms, as well as purple autumn foliage.


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