The Kousa Dogwood Tree

By Tammy Sons

The kousa dogwood tree is a small tree in stature that is native to Asia. This particular tree comes from a wide species of dogwood trees and bares a lot of the same characteristics as these trees. The tree has branches that run horizontal and are layered in appearance.

A lot of people agree that this tree actually looks its most decadent when it has a light layer of snow that is covering over it. However, whatever your climate preference is the kousa dogwood tree will flourish beyond your expectations.

During the springtime the kousa dogwood tree is covered with white flowers that contain large bracts. The bracts accentuate the appearance of the flowers at the tips. The flowers on these particular trees bloom later than most other species of dogwoods.

However, despite the late blooming period of the kousa dogwood tree the flowers have a knack for lasting over the course of several weeks at a time. The tree is decadent not only in the winter time when it is covered by snow, but it shows its true beauty during the fall.

During the fall season the flowers will have already dissipated and the leaves take on a shade of yellow-orange, red or sometimes a red-purple appearance. Many people opt to plant the kousa dogwood tree in front of their homes simply for the decadent colors that it avidly displays.

The tree can grow to a decent height. Many mature kousa dogwood trees have the ability to grow 20-30 feet tall in stature. The trees resemble a lot of trees that you avidly see in places of Asia. They almost look like a giant mushroom with a long trunk.

The tree prefers places that have an immense amount of sun and whose soils are well-drained. The tree is less susceptible to develop any means of canker problems like the flowering dogwood trees are apparent for.

When it comes to cultivating the tree it is best to plant it when it is still young or otherwise premature in age. The tree is susceptible to be able to deal with draught like conditions. You should ensure that the tree stays watered; however during increasingly hot days, you do not have to fret about the tree dying.

The tree is great to protect the borders of your land with other trees surrounding it. However, because of the elaborate beauty of the tree many people choose to let the tree stand alone so it can avidly be viewed by onlookers.

The kousa dogwood tree does have a tendency of attracting birds that come to the tree for a safe haven. However, you don’t need to worry about pesky insects trying to attack the tree like you may have had to worry about in the past.

The roots of the tree are shallow and do not overtake other plants that you may want to plant around it in order to accentuate the overall beauty of the tree. The tree is resistant to a lot of diseases that many animals and insects may carry.

All in all, the kousa dogwood tree is a great addition to any home or business landscaping.

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