Beni-fuji Chinese dogwood
Cornus kousa 'Beni-fuji'
RHS AGM 2022
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Beni-fuji' Chinese dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Beni-fuji') is a tree for borders, specimen planting, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It blooms from early to late spring and attracts bees and birds. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It grows slowly with an erect habit.
Pairs well with Autumn fern, Sweet woodruff, and Endless Summer hydrangea.