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Also known as
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood and Japanese Dogwood
Taxonomy
Cornus kousa
Cornus
Cornaceae
Cornales

How to care for Kousa Dogwood

How often to water your Kousa Dogwood

every 9
Kousa Dogwood needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Kousa Dogwood in your home

a window
Kousa Dogwood love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Kousa Dogwood does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Kousa Dogwood in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Kousa Dogwood

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Kousa Dogwood after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Kousa Dogwood is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Kousa Dogwood prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Kousa Dogwood requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Kousa Dogwood is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Kousa Dogwood grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Kousa Dogwood grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Kousa Dogwood can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Kousa Dogwood
Kousa Dogwood
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
