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Plant of the Month: June 2008


Kousa Dogwood
The Kousa Dogwood is an alternative to Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), with a later and longer bloom period, virtually no disease or pest problems, and a tolerance for alkaline soil.

Cornus kousa is a multi-season small tree, noted for its early summer long-lasting flowers, autumn fruits, good summer foliage and occasional fall color, winter bark, layered branching, and vased growth habit.

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