Cornus kousa chinensis
Chinese Dogwood
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Cornus kousa chinensis.
Plant photos
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A Cornus kousa subsp. chinensis tree.
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Trunk and bark of Cornus kousa subsp. chinensis.
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Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Chinese Dogwood
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Chinese kornoelje
- French
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- Cornouiller de Chine
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit, Leaves
Wood
Description
Fruit - can be consumed both raw and cooked. This fruit is sweet and juicy, and is highly appreciated in small quantities due to its delicious flavor and creamy texture. The skin can be quite hard and unpleasant, but the flesh is delightful. During a fruit tasting in various gardens, this fruit received very high ratings from a group of 7 people. The fruit has a diameter of about 2 cm. Young leaves can also be eaten when cooked.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Cornus kousa subsp. chinensis (Osborn) Q.Y.Xiang, name ID 47417, row 986747
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 14963; name ID 47266; Cornus L.. Family column.
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