Enhance your landscape with 5 Kousa Flowering Dogwood bareroot seedlings (12-24 inches tall). These hardy deciduous trees, scientifically known as Cornus kousa, are renowned for their stunning white bracts in late spring and their vibrant red fruit in fall. Native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea, these trees are widely used in ornamental landscaping due to their resilience and visual appeal. Perfect for USDA zones 5-9, they thrive in various conditions and add year-round beauty to any garden or outdoor space.

Each purchase includes five healthy bareroot seedlings, ready for planting. These trees are disease-resistant, low-maintenance, and excellent for wildlife attraction, erosion control, and natural shading. Whether you’re creating a serene backyard retreat, gifting a tree to a loved one, or enhancing a public park, Kousa Dogwoods are an excellent choice.

As a certified nursery in Tennessee (certificate #14856), we ensure top-quality plants. Please note that care instructions are not included, so it’s essential to know how to properly plant and nurture your seedlings for the best results.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Tree Type: Deciduous, flowering tree
• Size: 12-24 inches tall at shipment
• Condition: Bareroot seedlings
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Growth Rate: Moderate, reaching up to 26-39 feet at maturity
• Uses: Landscaping, ornamental gardens, gifts, privacy screening, wildlife habitat
• Blooms: Showy white bracts in late spring, followed by red fruit in fall
• Resilience: Disease-resistant, drought-tolerant once established

Usage Ideas:

• Landscaping: Create a picturesque outdoor space with vibrant seasonal beauty.
• Gifting: A meaningful gift for garden enthusiasts and nature lovers.
• Privacy & Shade: Plant multiple trees to create a natural privacy screen.
• Wildlife Attraction: Provides food and shelter for birds and pollinators.
• Erosion Control: Helps stabilize soil and prevent runoff in sloped areas.

FAQs:

Q: How should I plant my bareroot Kousa Dogwood seedlings? A: Dig a hole twice the width of the root system, position the seedling upright, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. Mulching helps retain moisture.

Q: How long does it take for the trees to bloom? A: Typically, Kousa Dogwoods start producing flowers in 3-5 years after planting, with optimal blooms in mature trees.

Q: What type of soil is best for these trees? A: They thrive in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil, but adapt to various soil types.

Q: Do Kousa Dogwoods require full sun? A: They grow best in full sun to partial shade, ensuring at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily.

Q: Are these trees resistant to pests and diseases? A: Yes! Kousa Dogwoods are more disease-resistant than other dogwood varieties, particularly against dogwood anthracnose.