Cornus kousa ~ Kousa Dogwood size-10-ft Foundation Plantings

Foundation Plantings

remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower

No serious pests or diseases

Clethra alnifolia is noted for its special value in attracting large numbers of native bees

Cornus kousa ~ Kousa Dogwood size-10-ft Foundation PlantingsKousa Dogwood is an attractive flowering deciduous tree that blooms in late spring to early summer, after most other dogwood species have finished flowering. Its flowers are small and star shaped, typically creamy white or light yellow in color. These flowers are surrounded by four large, showy bracts that can be white, pink, or even red, depending on the cultivar. It has a vase shaped growth habit and attractive green leaves that turn reddish purple