Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cornaceae

Genus:

Cornus

Species:

Cornus kousa subsp. chinensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

762 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

red, purple

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds exhibit double dormancy and may require warm stratification followed by cold stratification. Germination can be slow and erratic.

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