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Cornus Kousa Galilean
Common Name: Chinese Dogwood, Galilean Dogwood
Cornus kousa ‘Galilean’ — commonly called Galilean Kousa Dogwood — is a deciduous tree valued for its showy spring blooms, attractive form, and multi-season interest. It develops an upright to broadly vase-shaped habit with layered branching. In late spring to early summer, creamy white, star-like bracts appear above the foliage, followed by ornamental, raspberry-like red fruits in late summer. The foliage remains clean green through summer, then turns attractive shades of red to purple in fall, while the bark develops a mottled, exfoliating pattern with age. Mature Size: Width: 15–20 ft Height: 15–25 ft USDA Zones: 5a–8b Light: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soils; prefers consistent moisture Water: Moderate; benefits from regular watering during establishment Wildlife: Fruits attract birds and small wildlife Features & Landscape Uses: Form: Upright to vase-shaped deciduous tree with layered branching Showy white bracts in late spring to early summer Ornamental red fruit adds summer interest Attractive fall color in red to purple tones Excellent specimen tree for lawns and gardens Maintenance: Minimal pruning needed; shape when young Prefers well-drained soils; avoid wet sites Mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree |
| Width: | 15-20' |
| Height: | 20-30' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Fruit Color | Crimson |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Vase Shaped, Upright |
| Soil Type | Clay, Well Drained, Acidic, Average |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Crimson |
