5 Seeds White Kousa Dogwood Tree Seeds | Cornus Kousa White Flower Red Fruit Plant

Kousa dogwoods prefer full sun but can suffer from sun scorch. If possible, place it in a location that will receive morning sun and afternoon shade. The kousa will thrive in rich soils with plenty of organic materials that are consistently moist but not wet. If placed in soils with a high PH, the kousa may develop light foliage, a sure sign that the tree lacks soil acidity, which they prefer. Maintaining moisture around the tree is good practice. Though the Cornus kousa is not considered drought-tolerant, it is more resistant to drought than native flowering dogwood. If dry weather is consistent, supplemental watering may be necessary for young trees. Newly planted trees need to be given a thorough weekly watering until roots are established. Trees with shallow root systems benefit from a few inches of mulch to moderate the soil temperature. The kousa is one of these shallow-rooted trees.