kousa dogwood
Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Madison' CROWN JEWEL
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
pink Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The Kousa Dogwood (Cornus Kousa var. Chinensis 'Madison' CROWN JEWEL) should be watered every 5-7 days when soil is dry to the touch and about 1 inch deep. When watering, thoroughly soak the soil so that the water penetrates deep into the root zone. Avoid frequent light watering because it can lead to root rot. Watering should be reduced in the winter months when the plant is dormant. When there has been a heavy rainfall, it may not necessary to water the plant during those days. If you are not sure whether you should water the Kousa Dogwood or not, it is best to hold off until you are certain.
sunlight
Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Madison' CROWN JEWEL) should be planted in an area that receives full sun to part shade exposure, meaning it should receive at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day.
pruning
Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Madison' CROWN JEWEL) should be pruned twice a year - once in late summer and again in late winter/early spring. During the late summer pruning, remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches, as well as any branches that cross over 1 another should be trimmed or removed. In late winter/early spring, prune any weak and/or twiggy growth to stimulate new strong shoots. When possible, cut the branches back to another branch or branch union. Finally, lightly prune the shrub to the desired shape. For shrubs that are overgrown and more heavily pruned, it is best to spread the work over 2 or 3 years rather than completing all of the work at once.
