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Chinese dogwood

Cornus kousa

Description: Young leaves are edible.

Common Name: Chinese dogwood
Scientific Name: Cornus kousa
Type: Plant
ID: 59

Family: Cornaceae
Growth: Slow
Water requirement: Moist
Light requirement: Full sun, Partial sun/shade
USDA Hardiness zone: 5-8
Layer: Trees
Soil type: Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)

Edible: true
Edible parts: Fruit, Leaves

Version: 18
Created: 2020-08-11
Last Updated: 2025-05-28

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