Cornus Kousa (Japanese Dogwood)
Regular price
$595.00
Title
Four-Season Beauty That Thrives Where Native Dogwoods Fail
Cornus kousa, also known as kousa dogwood, Japanese dogwood, and sometimes Chinese dogwood, is a small deciduous ornamental tree prized for disease resistance, long-lasting late spring bloom, edible red fruit, exceptional fall foliage, and beautiful peeling bark in winter.
Unlike many native dogwood and flowering dogwood selections that struggle with dogwood anthracnose, Cornus kousa is known for stronger resilience in real landscapes. For California homeowners, the result is a refined specimen tree that brings year round interest without the frustration of watching a classic dogwood decline in heat, disease pressure, or poor placement.
It also offers a rare bonus for an ornamental tree: the fruit is technically edible. The ripe fruit features a sweet, tropical flavor profile often described as a mix of mango, apricot, persimmon, and custard, giving this beautiful tree both ornamental and edible landscape value.
Why You’ll Love Cornus Kousa
-
Disease Resistant – Cornus kousa is valued for its exceptional disease resistance, especially compared with Cornus florida and other native dogwood trees that are more vulnerable to dogwood anthracnose. While no tree is completely immune to stress, kousa is one of the most reliable dogwood trees for long-term landscape performance.
-
Late Spring Blooms – Large creamy white bracts appear in late spring to early summer, often blooming in June after many flowering dogwood varieties have finished. The true flowers are small and yellowish green, while the showy white bracts surround them and create the look of white flowers across the entire tree.
-
Edible Strawberry-Like Fruit – Kousa dogwood fruit ripens from green to orange/red in late August and is typically ready for harvest by mid-September. The fruit of Kousa dogwoods is technically an aggregate fruit that resembles a raspberry but is much larger, and the round red fruit often resembles raspberries or golf ball-like carpels as it covers the tree through late summer.
-
Stunning Fall Color – The leaves of Kousa dogwoods are smooth and elongated, featuring a deep green color in summer, which transitions to a variegated display of orange, red, and green in the fall. This species is known for its exceptional fall color, with leaves turning shades of orange-red to scarlet and purple, enhancing its ornamental appeal in landscaping.
-
Winter Interest – The bark of mature Kousa dogwoods is mottled and exfoliates in a camouflage pattern. As mature trees develop their rounded form and layered branching, the peeling bark adds texture and structure when flowers, foliage, and fruit are gone.
What Makes It Different
Most alternatives focus on spring flowers, but many native dogwood choices come with serious tradeoffs: shorter bloom time, higher disease risk, and more sensitivity to drought or urban stress. Cornus florida cultivars such as Cherokee Brave can be stunning, but in many landscapes Cornus florida is more vulnerable to dogwood anthracnose, dogwood borer, drought stress, and decline.
Cornus Kousa (Japanese Dogwood) has:
-
Superior Disease Resistance – Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood) is a small, deciduous ornamental tree native to East Asia known for its exceptional year-round visual appeal and disease resistance. Native to regions including Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan, this species in the genus Cornus is a dependable alternative where a native dogwood has failed.
-
Extended Bloom Period – Instead of blooming before the leaves, kousa dogwood trees bloom after the foliage has emerged, with pointed bracts that can remain attractive for weeks. Kousa dogwoods produce large, creamy-white flowers that bloom in June, followed by distinctive, round, golf ball-like carpels that cover the tree, making it visually striking throughout the summer.
-
Edible Landscape Value – The taste of Kousa dogwood fruit is similar to ripe American persimmons, with some variability in flavor depending on the tree and varietal. When eating Kousa dogwood fruit fresh, it is recommended to squeeze the inner pulp into your mouth and spit out the seeds, as the entire fruit is not typically consumed. Birds also enjoy the fruit, so it supports wildlife as well as people.
-
Deer Resistant – Kousa dogwood is commonly selected for deer-prone gardens because deer are less likely to browse it heavily than many other ornamental plants. It is a smart choice for shrub borders, small groupings, woodland edges, and front-yard focal points where durability matters.
Clear difference: this is not just another dogwood. It is a more adaptable, more disease-resistant tree with unique beauty in bloom, fruit, fall, and bark.
How It Transforms Your Landscape
-
Year 1-2: Establishment Phase
Plant your Japanese dogwood in a well drained location with moist, slightly acidic to neutral soil. In California, the best planting instructions usually call for morning sun and afternoon shade, especially in hot summers, to avoid leaf scorch. Kousa dogwood tolerates drought well but needs deep watering during prolonged dry spells, especially for young trees. -
Year 3-5: Growth and First Blooms
As the tree settles in, it develops a graceful vase shaped outline that gradually becomes a broader rounded form. These trees can grow well in part shade, ideally receiving morning sun and afternoon shade, which helps in fruit production and size. Expect more dark green foliage during the growing season, followed by white bracts, pinkish red to red fruit, and increasingly attractive shades of fall color. -
Year 10+: Mature Beauty
Kousa dogwoods are small to medium-sized trees that typically reach a height and width of about 30 feet at maturity, which occurs around 20-30 years of age. At that stage, mature trees show the full value of the plant: creamy white bracts in late spring, edible fruit in late summer, reddish purple, orange red, scarlet, and purple autumn color, and mottled bark for winter character.
Short-term, Cornus kousa brings structure and seasonal interest. Long-term, it becomes a refined specimen tree for patios, front yards, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings, especially when you compare it with other flowering trees for California gardens.
Tree Specifications
-
Mature Size: 20-30 feet tall and wide; Kousa dogwoods are small to medium-sized trees that typically reach about 30 feet at maturity
-
Growth Rate: Moderate, usually about 1-2 feet per year under good conditions
-
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-8; Kousa dogwoods thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5-8 and prefer well-draining, moist, acidic soil
-
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; the tree is highly tolerant of full sun and urban conditions, but part shade is preferred in hotter inland areas
-
Best California Exposure: Morning sun with afternoon shade to avoid leaf scorch during hot summers
-
Soil: Well drained, moist, slightly acidic to neutral soil; avoid waterlogged planting sites
-
Water: Medium moisture; Kousa dogwoods require about 1 inch of water per week during their first few years until established, after which they typically do not need additional irrigation if rainfall is sufficient
-
Plant Type: Small deciduous ornamental tree in the dogwood family
-
Flowers: Creamy white bracts in late spring to early summer; true flowers are small and yellowish green
-
Fruit: Technically edible aggregate fruit that ripens green to orange/red in late August and is typically harvest-ready by mid-September
-
Bark: Mottled, exfoliating, camouflage-pattern bark on mature trees
Yardwork can help you choose the right kousa dogwood tree size for your site, confirm current availability, and coordinate California delivery options where available, including options for mature trees that provide instant impact. Ask about planting support, soil testing, and placement recommendations before installing your tree.
Perfect For These California Gardens
Ideal for:
-
Homeowners replacing a native dogwood or Cornus florida that struggled with disease, drought, or heat stress, or pairing kousa dogwood with privacy trees and evergreen screens
-
Edible landscape enthusiasts who want a beautiful ornamental tree with technically edible fruit
-
Small yards, patios, and woodland gardens where a 20-30 foot focal point fits better than a large shade tree, especially when working with a full-service California plant nursery
-
Front yards, entries, and courtyard spaces needing a medium-sized specimen tree with year round interest
-
Deer-prone properties where more vulnerable ornamentals get damaged
-
Shrub borders, small groupings, and mixed garden beds that need flowers, fruit, foliage, and bark, or larger native trees such as California sycamore for shade and habitat
-
Urban gardens where a tree with good disease resistance and tolerance of full sun and urban conditions is important
Kousa dogwood is valued for its adaptability to small yards, patios, and woodland gardens, often used as a focal point. In cooler coastal, foothill, or mountain California gardens, it can handle more sun. In hotter inland areas, choose partial shade, protect the root zone with mulch, and water deeply during dry spells, especially if you are pairing it with heat-loving trees such as the California pepper tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until it produces fruit?
Most kousa dogwood trees begin producing noticeable flowers and fruit within about 3-5 years after planting, depending on tree size, care, soil, sun exposure, and variety. Heavy fruiting improves as the tree matures.
Is the fruit really edible?
Yes. The fruit is technically edible, but the entire fruit is not usually eaten fresh. The ripe pulp tastes similar to ripe American persimmons and can also suggest mango, apricot, persimmon, and custard. To eat it fresh, squeeze the inner pulp into your mouth and spit out the seeds. The skin can be bitter, and fallen fruit may attract birds, yellow jackets, or other wildlife.
How much maintenance does it need?
Maintenance is moderate to low once established. Provide about 1 inch of water per week during the first few years, mulch to protect the shallow root zone, prune lightly for structure, and avoid trunk injury. Watch for stress-related issues such as leaf scorch, powdery mildew, scale, or dogwood borer, though serious insect problems are less common when the tree is healthy.
Will it survive California’s heat?
Yes, in the right location. The tree is highly tolerant of full sun and urban conditions, but hot summers and reflected heat can still cause leaf scorch. In inland California, plant in morning sun with afternoon shade, use well drained soil, and water deeply during prolonged dry periods.
What varieties does Yardwork offer?
Availability changes by season, but popular kousa selections may include white-bracted forms, Chinese dogwood types, and named cultivars such as Milky Way, known for heavy bloom and fruit production. Pink-bracted cultivars may offer pinkish red bloom tones, while variegated forms can add distinctive foliage but may need more shade to prevent scorch. You may also find complementary trees like the California pepper tree and other featured selections. Contact Yardwork for current kousa, Japanese dogwood, and related dogwood availability.
Ready to Add Four-Season Beauty to Your Landscape?
Stop settling for dogwood trees that look good for one short season and struggle the rest of the year. Choose Cornus Kousa (Japanese Dogwood) for disease resistance, late spring bloom, edible red fruit, vivid fall foliage, and textured winter bark.
Yardwork can help you select the right tree, review your site conditions, recommend proper planting instructions, and arrange California delivery where available, whether you are shopping for Cornus kousa, Monterey cypress and other landscape trees, or fruiting options like Valencia orange trees. For best results, ask about consultation services and soil testing to confirm drainage, acidity, sun exposure, and irrigation needs before planting.
Four-Season Beauty That Thrives Where Native Dogwoods Fail
Cornus kousa, also known as kousa dogwood, Japanese dogwood, and sometimes Chinese dogwood, is a small deciduous ornamental tree prized for disease resistance, long-lasting late spring bloom, edible red fruit, exceptional fall foliage, and beautiful peeling bark in winter.
Unlike many native dogwood and flowering dogwood selections that struggle with dogwood anthracnose, Cornus kousa is known for stronger resilience in real landscapes. For California homeowners, the result is a refined specimen tree that brings year round interest without the frustration of watching a classic dogwood decline in heat, disease pressure, or poor placement.
It also offers a rare bonus for an ornamental tree: the fruit is technically edible. The ripe fruit features a sweet, tropical flavor profile often described as a mix of mango, apricot, persimmon, and custard, giving this beautiful tree both ornamental and edible landscape value.
Why You’ll Love Cornus Kousa
-
Disease Resistant – Cornus kousa is valued for its exceptional disease resistance, especially compared with Cornus florida and other native dogwood trees that are more vulnerable to dogwood anthracnose. While no tree is completely immune to stress, kousa is one of the most reliable dogwood trees for long-term landscape performance.
-
Late Spring Blooms – Large creamy white bracts appear in late spring to early summer, often blooming in June after many flowering dogwood varieties have finished. The true flowers are small and yellowish green, while the showy white bracts surround them and create the look of white flowers across the entire tree.
-
Edible Strawberry-Like Fruit – Kousa dogwood fruit ripens from green to orange/red in late August and is typically ready for harvest by mid-September. The fruit of Kousa dogwoods is technically an aggregate fruit that resembles a raspberry but is much larger, and the round red fruit often resembles raspberries or golf ball-like carpels as it covers the tree through late summer.
-
Stunning Fall Color – The leaves of Kousa dogwoods are smooth and elongated, featuring a deep green color in summer, which transitions to a variegated display of orange, red, and green in the fall. This species is known for its exceptional fall color, with leaves turning shades of orange-red to scarlet and purple, enhancing its ornamental appeal in landscaping.
-
Winter Interest – The bark of mature Kousa dogwoods is mottled and exfoliates in a camouflage pattern. As mature trees develop their rounded form and layered branching, the peeling bark adds texture and structure when flowers, foliage, and fruit are gone.
What Makes It Different
Most alternatives focus on spring flowers, but many native dogwood choices come with serious tradeoffs: shorter bloom time, higher disease risk, and more sensitivity to drought or urban stress. Cornus florida cultivars such as Cherokee Brave can be stunning, but in many landscapes Cornus florida is more vulnerable to dogwood anthracnose, dogwood borer, drought stress, and decline.
Cornus Kousa (Japanese Dogwood) has:
-
Superior Disease Resistance – Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood) is a small, deciduous ornamental tree native to East Asia known for its exceptional year-round visual appeal and disease resistance. Native to regions including Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan, this species in the genus Cornus is a dependable alternative where a native dogwood has failed.
-
Extended Bloom Period – Instead of blooming before the leaves, kousa dogwood trees bloom after the foliage has emerged, with pointed bracts that can remain attractive for weeks. Kousa dogwoods produce large, creamy-white flowers that bloom in June, followed by distinctive, round, golf ball-like carpels that cover the tree, making it visually striking throughout the summer.
-
Edible Landscape Value – The taste of Kousa dogwood fruit is similar to ripe American persimmons, with some variability in flavor depending on the tree and varietal. When eating Kousa dogwood fruit fresh, it is recommended to squeeze the inner pulp into your mouth and spit out the seeds, as the entire fruit is not typically consumed. Birds also enjoy the fruit, so it supports wildlife as well as people.
-
Deer Resistant – Kousa dogwood is commonly selected for deer-prone gardens because deer are less likely to browse it heavily than many other ornamental plants. It is a smart choice for shrub borders, small groupings, woodland edges, and front-yard focal points where durability matters.
Clear difference: this is not just another dogwood. It is a more adaptable, more disease-resistant tree with unique beauty in bloom, fruit, fall, and bark.
How It Transforms Your Landscape
-
Year 1-2: Establishment Phase
Plant your Japanese dogwood in a well drained location with moist, slightly acidic to neutral soil. In California, the best planting instructions usually call for morning sun and afternoon shade, especially in hot summers, to avoid leaf scorch. Kousa dogwood tolerates drought well but needs deep watering during prolonged dry spells, especially for young trees. -
Year 3-5: Growth and First Blooms
As the tree settles in, it develops a graceful vase shaped outline that gradually becomes a broader rounded form. These trees can grow well in part shade, ideally receiving morning sun and afternoon shade, which helps in fruit production and size. Expect more dark green foliage during the growing season, followed by white bracts, pinkish red to red fruit, and increasingly attractive shades of fall color. -
Year 10+: Mature Beauty
Kousa dogwoods are small to medium-sized trees that typically reach a height and width of about 30 feet at maturity, which occurs around 20-30 years of age. At that stage, mature trees show the full value of the plant: creamy white bracts in late spring, edible fruit in late summer, reddish purple, orange red, scarlet, and purple autumn color, and mottled bark for winter character.
Short-term, Cornus kousa brings structure and seasonal interest. Long-term, it becomes a refined specimen tree for patios, front yards, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings, especially when you compare it with other flowering trees for California gardens.
Tree Specifications
-
Mature Size: 20-30 feet tall and wide; Kousa dogwoods are small to medium-sized trees that typically reach about 30 feet at maturity
-
Growth Rate: Moderate, usually about 1-2 feet per year under good conditions
-
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-8; Kousa dogwoods thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5-8 and prefer well-draining, moist, acidic soil
-
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; the tree is highly tolerant of full sun and urban conditions, but part shade is preferred in hotter inland areas
-
Best California Exposure: Morning sun with afternoon shade to avoid leaf scorch during hot summers
-
Soil: Well drained, moist, slightly acidic to neutral soil; avoid waterlogged planting sites
-
Water: Medium moisture; Kousa dogwoods require about 1 inch of water per week during their first few years until established, after which they typically do not need additional irrigation if rainfall is sufficient
-
Plant Type: Small deciduous ornamental tree in the dogwood family
-
Flowers: Creamy white bracts in late spring to early summer; true flowers are small and yellowish green
-
Fruit: Technically edible aggregate fruit that ripens green to orange/red in late August and is typically harvest-ready by mid-September
-
Bark: Mottled, exfoliating, camouflage-pattern bark on mature trees
Yardwork can help you choose the right kousa dogwood tree size for your site, confirm current availability, and coordinate California delivery options where available, including options for mature trees that provide instant impact. Ask about planting support, soil testing, and placement recommendations before installing your tree.
Perfect For These California Gardens
Ideal for:
-
Homeowners replacing a native dogwood or Cornus florida that struggled with disease, drought, or heat stress, or pairing kousa dogwood with privacy trees and evergreen screens
-
Edible landscape enthusiasts who want a beautiful ornamental tree with technically edible fruit
-
Small yards, patios, and woodland gardens where a 20-30 foot focal point fits better than a large shade tree, especially when working with a full-service California plant nursery
-
Front yards, entries, and courtyard spaces needing a medium-sized specimen tree with year round interest
-
Deer-prone properties where more vulnerable ornamentals get damaged
-
Shrub borders, small groupings, and mixed garden beds that need flowers, fruit, foliage, and bark, or larger native trees such as California sycamore for shade and habitat
-
Urban gardens where a tree with good disease resistance and tolerance of full sun and urban conditions is important
Kousa dogwood is valued for its adaptability to small yards, patios, and woodland gardens, often used as a focal point. In cooler coastal, foothill, or mountain California gardens, it can handle more sun. In hotter inland areas, choose partial shade, protect the root zone with mulch, and water deeply during dry spells, especially if you are pairing it with heat-loving trees such as the California pepper tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until it produces fruit?
Most kousa dogwood trees begin producing noticeable flowers and fruit within about 3-5 years after planting, depending on tree size, care, soil, sun exposure, and variety. Heavy fruiting improves as the tree matures.
Is the fruit really edible?
Yes. The fruit is technically edible, but the entire fruit is not usually eaten fresh. The ripe pulp tastes similar to ripe American persimmons and can also suggest mango, apricot, persimmon, and custard. To eat it fresh, squeeze the inner pulp into your mouth and spit out the seeds. The skin can be bitter, and fallen fruit may attract birds, yellow jackets, or other wildlife.
How much maintenance does it need?
Maintenance is moderate to low once established. Provide about 1 inch of water per week during the first few years, mulch to protect the shallow root zone, prune lightly for structure, and avoid trunk injury. Watch for stress-related issues such as leaf scorch, powdery mildew, scale, or dogwood borer, though serious insect problems are less common when the tree is healthy.
Will it survive California’s heat?
Yes, in the right location. The tree is highly tolerant of full sun and urban conditions, but hot summers and reflected heat can still cause leaf scorch. In inland California, plant in morning sun with afternoon shade, use well drained soil, and water deeply during prolonged dry periods.
What varieties does Yardwork offer?
Availability changes by season, but popular kousa selections may include white-bracted forms, Chinese dogwood types, and named cultivars such as Milky Way, known for heavy bloom and fruit production. Pink-bracted cultivars may offer pinkish red bloom tones, while variegated forms can add distinctive foliage but may need more shade to prevent scorch. You may also find complementary trees like the California pepper tree and other featured selections. Contact Yardwork for current kousa, Japanese dogwood, and related dogwood availability.
Ready to Add Four-Season Beauty to Your Landscape?
Stop settling for dogwood trees that look good for one short season and struggle the rest of the year. Choose Cornus Kousa (Japanese Dogwood) for disease resistance, late spring bloom, edible red fruit, vivid fall foliage, and textured winter bark.
Yardwork can help you select the right tree, review your site conditions, recommend proper planting instructions, and arrange California delivery where available, whether you are shopping for Cornus kousa, Monterey cypress and other landscape trees, or fruiting options like Valencia orange trees. For best results, ask about consultation services and soil testing to confirm drainage, acidity, sun exposure, and irrigation needs before planting.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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Cornus Kousa (Japanese Dogwood)
Regular price
$595.00
Title
Four-Season Beauty That Thrives Where Native Dogwoods Fail
Cornus kousa, also known as kousa dogwood, Japanese dogwood, and sometimes Chinese dogwood, is a small deciduous ornamental tree prized for disease resistance, long-lasting late spring bloom, edible red fruit, exceptional fall foliage, and beautiful peeling bark in winter.
Unlike many native dogwood and flowering dogwood selections that struggle with dogwood anthracnose, Cornus kousa is known for stronger resilience in real landscapes. For California homeowners, the result is a refined specimen tree that brings year round interest without the frustration of watching a classic dogwood decline in heat, disease pressure, or poor placement.
It also offers a rare bonus for an ornamental tree: the fruit is technically edible. The ripe fruit features a sweet, tropical flavor profile often described as a mix of mango, apricot, persimmon, and custard, giving this beautiful tree both ornamental and edible landscape value.
Why You’ll Love Cornus Kousa
-
Disease Resistant – Cornus kousa is valued for its exceptional disease resistance, especially compared with Cornus florida and other native dogwood trees that are more vulnerable to dogwood anthracnose. While no tree is completely immune to stress, kousa is one of the most reliable dogwood trees for long-term landscape performance.
-
Late Spring Blooms – Large creamy white bracts appear in late spring to early summer, often blooming in June after many flowering dogwood varieties have finished. The true flowers are small and yellowish green, while the showy white bracts surround them and create the look of white flowers across the entire tree.
-
Edible Strawberry-Like Fruit – Kousa dogwood fruit ripens from green to orange/red in late August and is typically ready for harvest by mid-September. The fruit of Kousa dogwoods is technically an aggregate fruit that resembles a raspberry but is much larger, and the round red fruit often resembles raspberries or golf ball-like carpels as it covers the tree through late summer.
-
Stunning Fall Color – The leaves of Kousa dogwoods are smooth and elongated, featuring a deep green color in summer, which transitions to a variegated display of orange, red, and green in the fall. This species is known for its exceptional fall color, with leaves turning shades of orange-red to scarlet and purple, enhancing its ornamental appeal in landscaping.
-
Winter Interest – The bark of mature Kousa dogwoods is mottled and exfoliates in a camouflage pattern. As mature trees develop their rounded form and layered branching, the peeling bark adds texture and structure when flowers, foliage, and fruit are gone.
What Makes It Different
Most alternatives focus on spring flowers, but many native dogwood choices come with serious tradeoffs: shorter bloom time, higher disease risk, and more sensitivity to drought or urban stress. Cornus florida cultivars such as Cherokee Brave can be stunning, but in many landscapes Cornus florida is more vulnerable to dogwood anthracnose, dogwood borer, drought stress, and decline.
Cornus Kousa (Japanese Dogwood) has:
-
Superior Disease Resistance – Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood) is a small, deciduous ornamental tree native to East Asia known for its exceptional year-round visual appeal and disease resistance. Native to regions including Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan, this species in the genus Cornus is a dependable alternative where a native dogwood has failed.
-
Extended Bloom Period – Instead of blooming before the leaves, kousa dogwood trees bloom after the foliage has emerged, with pointed bracts that can remain attractive for weeks. Kousa dogwoods produce large, creamy-white flowers that bloom in June, followed by distinctive, round, golf ball-like carpels that cover the tree, making it visually striking throughout the summer.
-
Edible Landscape Value – The taste of Kousa dogwood fruit is similar to ripe American persimmons, with some variability in flavor depending on the tree and varietal. When eating Kousa dogwood fruit fresh, it is recommended to squeeze the inner pulp into your mouth and spit out the seeds, as the entire fruit is not typically consumed. Birds also enjoy the fruit, so it supports wildlife as well as people.
-
Deer Resistant – Kousa dogwood is commonly selected for deer-prone gardens because deer are less likely to browse it heavily than many other ornamental plants. It is a smart choice for shrub borders, small groupings, woodland edges, and front-yard focal points where durability matters.
Clear difference: this is not just another dogwood. It is a more adaptable, more disease-resistant tree with unique beauty in bloom, fruit, fall, and bark.
How It Transforms Your Landscape
-
Year 1-2: Establishment Phase
Plant your Japanese dogwood in a well drained location with moist, slightly acidic to neutral soil. In California, the best planting instructions usually call for morning sun and afternoon shade, especially in hot summers, to avoid leaf scorch. Kousa dogwood tolerates drought well but needs deep watering during prolonged dry spells, especially for young trees. -
Year 3-5: Growth and First Blooms
As the tree settles in, it develops a graceful vase shaped outline that gradually becomes a broader rounded form. These trees can grow well in part shade, ideally receiving morning sun and afternoon shade, which helps in fruit production and size. Expect more dark green foliage during the growing season, followed by white bracts, pinkish red to red fruit, and increasingly attractive shades of fall color. -
Year 10+: Mature Beauty
Kousa dogwoods are small to medium-sized trees that typically reach a height and width of about 30 feet at maturity, which occurs around 20-30 years of age. At that stage, mature trees show the full value of the plant: creamy white bracts in late spring, edible fruit in late summer, reddish purple, orange red, scarlet, and purple autumn color, and mottled bark for winter character.
Short-term, Cornus kousa brings structure and seasonal interest. Long-term, it becomes a refined specimen tree for patios, front yards, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings, especially when you compare it with other flowering trees for California gardens.
Tree Specifications
-
Mature Size: 20-30 feet tall and wide; Kousa dogwoods are small to medium-sized trees that typically reach about 30 feet at maturity
-
Growth Rate: Moderate, usually about 1-2 feet per year under good conditions
-
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-8; Kousa dogwoods thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5-8 and prefer well-draining, moist, acidic soil
-
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; the tree is highly tolerant of full sun and urban conditions, but part shade is preferred in hotter inland areas
-
Best California Exposure: Morning sun with afternoon shade to avoid leaf scorch during hot summers
-
Soil: Well drained, moist, slightly acidic to neutral soil; avoid waterlogged planting sites
-
Water: Medium moisture; Kousa dogwoods require about 1 inch of water per week during their first few years until established, after which they typically do not need additional irrigation if rainfall is sufficient
-
Plant Type: Small deciduous ornamental tree in the dogwood family
-
Flowers: Creamy white bracts in late spring to early summer; true flowers are small and yellowish green
-
Fruit: Technically edible aggregate fruit that ripens green to orange/red in late August and is typically harvest-ready by mid-September
-
Bark: Mottled, exfoliating, camouflage-pattern bark on mature trees
Yardwork can help you choose the right kousa dogwood tree size for your site, confirm current availability, and coordinate California delivery options where available, including options for mature trees that provide instant impact. Ask about planting support, soil testing, and placement recommendations before installing your tree.
Perfect For These California Gardens
Ideal for:
-
Homeowners replacing a native dogwood or Cornus florida that struggled with disease, drought, or heat stress, or pairing kousa dogwood with privacy trees and evergreen screens
-
Edible landscape enthusiasts who want a beautiful ornamental tree with technically edible fruit
-
Small yards, patios, and woodland gardens where a 20-30 foot focal point fits better than a large shade tree, especially when working with a full-service California plant nursery
-
Front yards, entries, and courtyard spaces needing a medium-sized specimen tree with year round interest
-
Deer-prone properties where more vulnerable ornamentals get damaged
-
Shrub borders, small groupings, and mixed garden beds that need flowers, fruit, foliage, and bark, or larger native trees such as California sycamore for shade and habitat
-
Urban gardens where a tree with good disease resistance and tolerance of full sun and urban conditions is important
Kousa dogwood is valued for its adaptability to small yards, patios, and woodland gardens, often used as a focal point. In cooler coastal, foothill, or mountain California gardens, it can handle more sun. In hotter inland areas, choose partial shade, protect the root zone with mulch, and water deeply during dry spells, especially if you are pairing it with heat-loving trees such as the California pepper tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until it produces fruit?
Most kousa dogwood trees begin producing noticeable flowers and fruit within about 3-5 years after planting, depending on tree size, care, soil, sun exposure, and variety. Heavy fruiting improves as the tree matures.
Is the fruit really edible?
Yes. The fruit is technically edible, but the entire fruit is not usually eaten fresh. The ripe pulp tastes similar to ripe American persimmons and can also suggest mango, apricot, persimmon, and custard. To eat it fresh, squeeze the inner pulp into your mouth and spit out the seeds. The skin can be bitter, and fallen fruit may attract birds, yellow jackets, or other wildlife.
How much maintenance does it need?
Maintenance is moderate to low once established. Provide about 1 inch of water per week during the first few years, mulch to protect the shallow root zone, prune lightly for structure, and avoid trunk injury. Watch for stress-related issues such as leaf scorch, powdery mildew, scale, or dogwood borer, though serious insect problems are less common when the tree is healthy.
Will it survive California’s heat?
Yes, in the right location. The tree is highly tolerant of full sun and urban conditions, but hot summers and reflected heat can still cause leaf scorch. In inland California, plant in morning sun with afternoon shade, use well drained soil, and water deeply during prolonged dry periods.
What varieties does Yardwork offer?
Availability changes by season, but popular kousa selections may include white-bracted forms, Chinese dogwood types, and named cultivars such as Milky Way, known for heavy bloom and fruit production. Pink-bracted cultivars may offer pinkish red bloom tones, while variegated forms can add distinctive foliage but may need more shade to prevent scorch. You may also find complementary trees like the California pepper tree and other featured selections. Contact Yardwork for current kousa, Japanese dogwood, and related dogwood availability.
Ready to Add Four-Season Beauty to Your Landscape?
Stop settling for dogwood trees that look good for one short season and struggle the rest of the year. Choose Cornus Kousa (Japanese Dogwood) for disease resistance, late spring bloom, edible red fruit, vivid fall foliage, and textured winter bark.
Yardwork can help you select the right tree, review your site conditions, recommend proper planting instructions, and arrange California delivery where available, whether you are shopping for Cornus kousa, Monterey cypress and other landscape trees, or fruiting options like Valencia orange trees. For best results, ask about consultation services and soil testing to confirm drainage, acidity, sun exposure, and irrigation needs before planting.
Four-Season Beauty That Thrives Where Native Dogwoods Fail
Cornus kousa, also known as kousa dogwood, Japanese dogwood, and sometimes Chinese dogwood, is a small deciduous ornamental tree prized for disease resistance, long-lasting late spring bloom, edible red fruit, exceptional fall foliage, and beautiful peeling bark in winter.
Unlike many native dogwood and flowering dogwood selections that struggle with dogwood anthracnose, Cornus kousa is known for stronger resilience in real landscapes. For California homeowners, the result is a refined specimen tree that brings year round interest without the frustration of watching a classic dogwood decline in heat, disease pressure, or poor placement.
It also offers a rare bonus for an ornamental tree: the fruit is technically edible. The ripe fruit features a sweet, tropical flavor profile often described as a mix of mango, apricot, persimmon, and custard, giving this beautiful tree both ornamental and edible landscape value.
Why You’ll Love Cornus Kousa
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Disease Resistant – Cornus kousa is valued for its exceptional disease resistance, especially compared with Cornus florida and other native dogwood trees that are more vulnerable to dogwood anthracnose. While no tree is completely immune to stress, kousa is one of the most reliable dogwood trees for long-term landscape performance.
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Late Spring Blooms – Large creamy white bracts appear in late spring to early summer, often blooming in June after many flowering dogwood varieties have finished. The true flowers are small and yellowish green, while the showy white bracts surround them and create the look of white flowers across the entire tree.
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Edible Strawberry-Like Fruit – Kousa dogwood fruit ripens from green to orange/red in late August and is typically ready for harvest by mid-September. The fruit of Kousa dogwoods is technically an aggregate fruit that resembles a raspberry but is much larger, and the round red fruit often resembles raspberries or golf ball-like carpels as it covers the tree through late summer.
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Stunning Fall Color – The leaves of Kousa dogwoods are smooth and elongated, featuring a deep green color in summer, which transitions to a variegated display of orange, red, and green in the fall. This species is known for its exceptional fall color, with leaves turning shades of orange-red to scarlet and purple, enhancing its ornamental appeal in landscaping.
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Winter Interest – The bark of mature Kousa dogwoods is mottled and exfoliates in a camouflage pattern. As mature trees develop their rounded form and layered branching, the peeling bark adds texture and structure when flowers, foliage, and fruit are gone.
What Makes It Different
Most alternatives focus on spring flowers, but many native dogwood choices come with serious tradeoffs: shorter bloom time, higher disease risk, and more sensitivity to drought or urban stress. Cornus florida cultivars such as Cherokee Brave can be stunning, but in many landscapes Cornus florida is more vulnerable to dogwood anthracnose, dogwood borer, drought stress, and decline.
Cornus Kousa (Japanese Dogwood) has:
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Superior Disease Resistance – Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood) is a small, deciduous ornamental tree native to East Asia known for its exceptional year-round visual appeal and disease resistance. Native to regions including Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan, this species in the genus Cornus is a dependable alternative where a native dogwood has failed.
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Extended Bloom Period – Instead of blooming before the leaves, kousa dogwood trees bloom after the foliage has emerged, with pointed bracts that can remain attractive for weeks. Kousa dogwoods produce large, creamy-white flowers that bloom in June, followed by distinctive, round, golf ball-like carpels that cover the tree, making it visually striking throughout the summer.
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Edible Landscape Value – The taste of Kousa dogwood fruit is similar to ripe American persimmons, with some variability in flavor depending on the tree and varietal. When eating Kousa dogwood fruit fresh, it is recommended to squeeze the inner pulp into your mouth and spit out the seeds, as the entire fruit is not typically consumed. Birds also enjoy the fruit, so it supports wildlife as well as people.
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Deer Resistant – Kousa dogwood is commonly selected for deer-prone gardens because deer are less likely to browse it heavily than many other ornamental plants. It is a smart choice for shrub borders, small groupings, woodland edges, and front-yard focal points where durability matters.
Clear difference: this is not just another dogwood. It is a more adaptable, more disease-resistant tree with unique beauty in bloom, fruit, fall, and bark.
How It Transforms Your Landscape
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Year 1-2: Establishment Phase
Plant your Japanese dogwood in a well drained location with moist, slightly acidic to neutral soil. In California, the best planting instructions usually call for morning sun and afternoon shade, especially in hot summers, to avoid leaf scorch. Kousa dogwood tolerates drought well but needs deep watering during prolonged dry spells, especially for young trees. -
Year 3-5: Growth and First Blooms
As the tree settles in, it develops a graceful vase shaped outline that gradually becomes a broader rounded form. These trees can grow well in part shade, ideally receiving morning sun and afternoon shade, which helps in fruit production and size. Expect more dark green foliage during the growing season, followed by white bracts, pinkish red to red fruit, and increasingly attractive shades of fall color. -
Year 10+: Mature Beauty
Kousa dogwoods are small to medium-sized trees that typically reach a height and width of about 30 feet at maturity, which occurs around 20-30 years of age. At that stage, mature trees show the full value of the plant: creamy white bracts in late spring, edible fruit in late summer, reddish purple, orange red, scarlet, and purple autumn color, and mottled bark for winter character.
Short-term, Cornus kousa brings structure and seasonal interest. Long-term, it becomes a refined specimen tree for patios, front yards, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings, especially when you compare it with other flowering trees for California gardens.
Tree Specifications
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Mature Size: 20-30 feet tall and wide; Kousa dogwoods are small to medium-sized trees that typically reach about 30 feet at maturity
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Growth Rate: Moderate, usually about 1-2 feet per year under good conditions
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Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-8; Kousa dogwoods thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5-8 and prefer well-draining, moist, acidic soil
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Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; the tree is highly tolerant of full sun and urban conditions, but part shade is preferred in hotter inland areas
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Best California Exposure: Morning sun with afternoon shade to avoid leaf scorch during hot summers
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Soil: Well drained, moist, slightly acidic to neutral soil; avoid waterlogged planting sites
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Water: Medium moisture; Kousa dogwoods require about 1 inch of water per week during their first few years until established, after which they typically do not need additional irrigation if rainfall is sufficient
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Plant Type: Small deciduous ornamental tree in the dogwood family
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Flowers: Creamy white bracts in late spring to early summer; true flowers are small and yellowish green
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Fruit: Technically edible aggregate fruit that ripens green to orange/red in late August and is typically harvest-ready by mid-September
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Bark: Mottled, exfoliating, camouflage-pattern bark on mature trees
Yardwork can help you choose the right kousa dogwood tree size for your site, confirm current availability, and coordinate California delivery options where available, including options for mature trees that provide instant impact. Ask about planting support, soil testing, and placement recommendations before installing your tree.
Perfect For These California Gardens
Ideal for:
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Homeowners replacing a native dogwood or Cornus florida that struggled with disease, drought, or heat stress, or pairing kousa dogwood with privacy trees and evergreen screens
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Edible landscape enthusiasts who want a beautiful ornamental tree with technically edible fruit
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Small yards, patios, and woodland gardens where a 20-30 foot focal point fits better than a large shade tree, especially when working with a full-service California plant nursery
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Front yards, entries, and courtyard spaces needing a medium-sized specimen tree with year round interest
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Deer-prone properties where more vulnerable ornamentals get damaged
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Shrub borders, small groupings, and mixed garden beds that need flowers, fruit, foliage, and bark, or larger native trees such as California sycamore for shade and habitat
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Urban gardens where a tree with good disease resistance and tolerance of full sun and urban conditions is important
Kousa dogwood is valued for its adaptability to small yards, patios, and woodland gardens, often used as a focal point. In cooler coastal, foothill, or mountain California gardens, it can handle more sun. In hotter inland areas, choose partial shade, protect the root zone with mulch, and water deeply during dry spells, especially if you are pairing it with heat-loving trees such as the California pepper tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until it produces fruit?
Most kousa dogwood trees begin producing noticeable flowers and fruit within about 3-5 years after planting, depending on tree size, care, soil, sun exposure, and variety. Heavy fruiting improves as the tree matures.
Is the fruit really edible?
Yes. The fruit is technically edible, but the entire fruit is not usually eaten fresh. The ripe pulp tastes similar to ripe American persimmons and can also suggest mango, apricot, persimmon, and custard. To eat it fresh, squeeze the inner pulp into your mouth and spit out the seeds. The skin can be bitter, and fallen fruit may attract birds, yellow jackets, or other wildlife.
How much maintenance does it need?
Maintenance is moderate to low once established. Provide about 1 inch of water per week during the first few years, mulch to protect the shallow root zone, prune lightly for structure, and avoid trunk injury. Watch for stress-related issues such as leaf scorch, powdery mildew, scale, or dogwood borer, though serious insect problems are less common when the tree is healthy.
Will it survive California’s heat?
Yes, in the right location. The tree is highly tolerant of full sun and urban conditions, but hot summers and reflected heat can still cause leaf scorch. In inland California, plant in morning sun with afternoon shade, use well drained soil, and water deeply during prolonged dry periods.
What varieties does Yardwork offer?
Availability changes by season, but popular kousa selections may include white-bracted forms, Chinese dogwood types, and named cultivars such as Milky Way, known for heavy bloom and fruit production. Pink-bracted cultivars may offer pinkish red bloom tones, while variegated forms can add distinctive foliage but may need more shade to prevent scorch. You may also find complementary trees like the California pepper tree and other featured selections. Contact Yardwork for current kousa, Japanese dogwood, and related dogwood availability.
Ready to Add Four-Season Beauty to Your Landscape?
Stop settling for dogwood trees that look good for one short season and struggle the rest of the year. Choose Cornus Kousa (Japanese Dogwood) for disease resistance, late spring bloom, edible red fruit, vivid fall foliage, and textured winter bark.
Yardwork can help you select the right tree, review your site conditions, recommend proper planting instructions, and arrange California delivery where available, whether you are shopping for Cornus kousa, Monterey cypress and other landscape trees, or fruiting options like Valencia orange trees. For best results, ask about consultation services and soil testing to confirm drainage, acidity, sun exposure, and irrigation needs before planting.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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We're committed to changing everything about trees and plants - how they’re grown, how you shop for them, and how much they cost. We handle orders ourselves. No middlemen to get between us (or our prices) and you.
We're committed to changing everything about trees and plants - how they’re grown, how you shop for them, and how much they cost. We handle orders ourselves. No middlemen to get between us (or our prices) and you.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.