Common names:
Kousa Dogwood
Dogwood
Japanese Dogwood

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Water Preferences:Wet
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6a
Leaves:Good fall color
Malodorous
Fruit:Indehiscent
Flowers:Blooms on old wood
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations:Beach Front
Uses:Groundcover
Edible Parts:Leaves
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Pollinators:Beetles
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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