Do you have a Kousa Dogwood tree?

Question

I am thinking of planting a row of Kousa Dogwood trees along my property. I live in zone 6. I was just wondering if you are happy with your tree. Does it bloom well? How does it look in the fall? And most important, Does the fruit make a big mess? Also do birds and animals eat the fruit? I was considering Milky Way Select. Do you recommend another variety? Why? Thank you for all of your help!

Answer 1

Val, I answered this under the Lawn & Garden category. If you have any other questions you can e-mail me.

Answer 2

I have three Kousas and they are nice, compact, well behaved trees. Mine bloom every year in June (Zone 5)so yours would probably bloom in May. It's resistant to most diseases and pests, although I did get thrips once on one of them. In the fall the leaves are red and the fruit isn't a problem. The one in the front is a Milky Way and the 2 in the back I got 5 or 6 years ago and I don't really remember what variety they are--I just remember they are the same so they do everything together. I have never reqretted having them. I also have some domestic dogwoods too.

Answer 3

kousa dogwood or japanese flowering dogwood is a handsome small specimen tree or shrub.The kousa is not susceptable to desease as the white dogwood in spring.It is planted as a specimen, near a patio or in groupings.Dogwood trees are from the genus cornusand dogwoods are mostly trees with simple opposite leaves.The main economic importance of dogwood stem from their valuable ornamental species,grown for their attractive flowers,flower bracts,fruits,twigs and stems and colorful autumn leaves.For more info:log on to www.tree-online.com/type_of_trees/dogwood.shtml

Answer 4

I have regular dogwood trees on my property. They flower in springtime and that's about it.

Answer 5

NO, I do not have one. But I will get one tomorrow. There is a sale on at Sainsburys.. I have been told to watch the sell by date.