School of Horticulture
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Scientific Name: | Cornus kousa var. chinensis |
Pronunciation: | KORE-nus KOO-suh variety chye-NEN-sis |
Common Name: | Chinese dogwood, kousa dogwood |
Family Name: | Cornaceae |
Plant Type: | Tree - deciduous |
Key ID Features: | Flowers bracts white and often turning pink with age (bract tips are pointed compared to those of C. florida which are rounded with a cleft). Winter ID: Flower buds are onion shaped and are not as flattened as C florida; bark mottled and exfoliating. |
Course(s): | HORT 1155, Level 3 Apprenticeship, CLT Training |
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Propagation: | Cuttings |
Pest Susceptibility: | Leaf scorch, ( Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Deer resistant ) |
Location(s): (MCF) Main Courtyard Fountain : 394 Location Map |