The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Bush's Pink kousa dogwood

Family: Cornaceae (dogwood family)

Distribution: Species native to e. Asia

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: A seedling selection of a spreading, deciduous flowering tree, 20-30' high with equal spread. Heavily textured dark green leaves set off the 2" wide, four medium sized pink flower bracts that can persist for several weeks. Fruits are red, pulpy berries 1-2" across. Fall color can be dark purple to orange-red. Upon maturity, the mottled gray-brown bark is very attractive. Best used as a specimen or accent plant.