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| | Cornus kousa |
 | | Kousa Dogwood is somewhat sensitive to being transplanted in Autumn, and care should be taken to amend the soil, fertilize, water thoroughly, mulch adequately, and avoid Winter salt spray, to enhance survival chances during the first Winter (this advisory is less critical for those shrubs transplanted from containers, rather than root-pruned ball and burlap specimens) |
 | | Kousa Dogwood is an alternative to Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), with a later and longer bloom period, virtually no disease or pest problems, and alkaline soil tolerance. |
 | | 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. |
| www.hcs.ohio-state.edu /hcs/TMI/Plantlist/co_kousa.html (894 words) |
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