China Girl Chinese dogwood
Cornus kousa 'China Girl'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size15 to 25 feet tall12 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'China Girl' Chinese dogwood (Cornus kousa 'China Girl') is a tree for specimen planting, borders, 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 to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows slowly with an erect habit. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit it.
Pairs well with Royal Purple smoketree, Bartzella peony, and Queen of Night tulip.