{"product_id":"1-kousa-dogwood-tree-12-cornus-kousa-bare-root-live-plant","title":"1 Kousa Dogwood Tree 12\" Cornus kousa Bare Root Live Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa) is a beautiful deciduous flowering tree appreciated for its elegant layered branches, pointed star-shaped blooms that appear after the leaves, and ornamental fruit. It offers four-season interest with spring flowers, dense green foliage, reddish-purple fall color, and attractive peeling bark in winter, making it a distinguished focal point in any landscape. \u003cbr\u003e\n This versatile tree works beautifully as a specimen, in mixed borders, or planted along a woodland edge. It grows at a moderate rate into a compact, vase-shaped canopy with a rounded crown. The small berry-like fruits ripen in late summer and are favored by birds, while the foliage provides a cool green backdrop through the warmer months. Use it as an ornamental accent where its structure and changing seasonal display can be appreciated. \u003cbr\u003e\n Species: Cornus kousa \u003cbr\u003e\n Type: Deciduous flowering tree \u003cbr\u003e\n Plant_Habit: Compact vase-shaped canopy with rounded crown \u003cbr\u003e\n Sun: Full sun to partial shade \u003cbr\u003e\n Soil: Well-draining, moist, slightly acidic soil \u003cbr\u003e\n Zones: 5-8 \u003cbr\u003e\n Germination: Not applicable \u003cbr\u003e\n Sowing: Not applicable \u003cbr\u003e\n Spacing: 15-20 feet apart \u003cbr\u003e\n Notes: Plant bare root promptly upon arrival; soak roots briefly before planting. \u003cbr\u003e\n Water regularly during establishment to support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664049799304,"sku":"BTR-080","price":38.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_9a59cc64-a19f-433f-8849-2c1c19f017cb.png?v=1791897366","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/1-kousa-dogwood-tree-12-cornus-kousa-bare-root-live-plant","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}