kousa dogwood

Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Weaver's Weeping') is known for its beautiful white blooms when mature and for having bright red fruit in late summer and autumn. This species of dogwood prefers to be grown in moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. In general, it should receive approximately an inch of water per week, either in rainfall or from a watering can, and this should be increased during periods of hot, dry weather. For best results, water the plant deeply and slowly in the morning or evening; avoid overhead watering whenever possible to prevent disease from developing on the foliage. Avoid over-watering as this could lead to root rot or other damage to the plant.

The Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Weaver's Weeping') is a small deciduous tree that prefers full to partial sun. It will tolerate shade but will flower less and grow more slowly. It will do best with about 4–6 hours of sunlight per day but can thrive well with up to 8 hours of sunlight. The best time for sunlight for Kousa dogwood is morning sun with some afternoon shade in the warmer months. Avoid exposing Kousa dogwood to full afternoon sun as this can cause scorching of the leaves and can be detrimental to the tree's health.

Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Weaver's Weeping') is a mid-sized flowering tree that can grow tall and wide in well-draining, semi-moist soils. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Dead, broken, or diseased branches should be removed first. Then thin out any overcrowding branches or any branches crossing inwards from the trunk. Be sure to remove branches growing back towards the center of the trunk. For an informal look, allow the tree to keep a natural shape by removing no more than 10% to 15% of the branches each year. If you want a more formal look, remove any branches with a narrow angle in relation to the trunk and only 1-third or less of the older wood. Be sure to make each pruning cut just above a healthy bud or branch.