Chinese dogwood

Garden uses

Attracts

Notes

Chinese dogwood (Cornus kousa var. chinensis) is a tree for borders, pollinator gardens, and specimen planting. 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 in early to late spring and draws bees and birds. Deer tend to pass it by. It grows slowly and keeps an erect shape.

Pairs well with Japanese maple, Eden rose, and Stargazer lily.

Native range

Sikkim and China to Temp. Eastern Asia.