Japanese Dogwood Tree Pink
Plants were not introduced into the west until 1875.
Japanese dogwood tree pink. A pink japanese dogwood tree is a wonderful specimen plant. 1 kousa dogwood japanese cornus kousa. You can also plant it in a border with plants such as oakleaf hydrangea or big leaf hydrangea. This asian dogwood is native to the islands of japan as well as korea.
If you re interested in the meaning behind common tree names this one may underwhelm. The arbor day foundation is a 501 c 3 nonprofit conservation and education organization. This species does however go by other names including chinese dogwood japanese dogwood japanese flowering dogwood and japanese strawberry tree. Skip to main content.
A small flowering tree native to eastern asia the kousa dogwood also known as the japanese or korean dogwood prefers medium moist but well drained soil with afternoon shade. Kousa is apparently the japanese word for dogwood. Cornus florida cherokee chief. A million members donors and partners support.
This is a cultivar with red flowers that is otherwise similar to cornus florida var. This attractive small tree makes a statement in a yard or garden or along the edge of a wooded border. Other varieties cultivars and species also have their merits including. Place shorter plants around the base of your dogwood so it can be enjoyed equally from all angles.
It was first seen and described by von siebold of the dutch east india company. 3 3 out of 5 stars 111. They also look lovely with variegated sweet iris or dwarf purple miniature bearded iris. We inspire people to plant nurture and celebrate trees.
This cultivar is a late 20th century development to promote strong pink hue than the species. Cornus kousa satomi is a form of pink japanese dogwood. Usually ships within 6 to 10 days.