Cornus kousa 'Chinensis'Kousa dogwood

It grows at first as a vigorous shrub or small multi-stem tree, progressively acquiring a broad, irregular, elegant crown. The branching tends to arrange itself in almost horizontal planes, creating a particularly expressive layered architecture. It can reach approximately 5 to 8 metres in height and a similar spread, occasionally exceeding these dimensions in favourable conditions.

In early summer, the small yellowish-green flowers appear gathered in compact inflorescences, surrounded by four large creamy-white bracts. These bracts, often overlapping at the base, are spread abundantly over the foliage and turn the crown into a white composition of great visual impact.

The leaves are oval, slightly wavy and dark green, with a paler underside. In late summer, fleshy fruits appear, pinkish to deep red, with a textured surface and resembling small strawberries. During the autumn, the foliage turns to yellow, orange, crimson and purple tones.

With age, the grey bark begins to flake in small plates, revealing different tones and adding interest to the structure during the winter. This succession of flowering, fruit, autumn colour and bark texture gives it ornamental value through practically the whole year.

It prefers fertile, well-drained soils rich in organic matter, growing in sun or partial shade. It is suited to residential gardens, large courtyards, parks and compositions where it can be used on its own as a focal point. The mature specimens from Diaplant already have layered branching and a developed crown, making it possible to bring the architecture and seasonal presence characteristic of this tree to the project immediately.