Dogwood 'Kousa Venus'

Common Name: Dogwood, Kousa Venus

Scientific Name: Cornus kousa 'Venus'

Zone: 5-8

Blossom Colour: White

Flowering Type: Large, four-petaled bracts

Summer Colour: Dark green foliage

Fall Colour: Red to purple

Mature Height (ft): 15-20

Mature Spread (ft): 15-20

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Tree Type: Deciduous tree

Watering: Moderate; prefers well-drained, moist soil

Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring