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If you’re searching for a stunning small tree to elevate your garden, a kousa dogwood is a brilliant choice. Renowned for its elegant layered branches, striking spring blooms, and brilliant autumn foliage, this ornamental tree offers year-round beauty and interest. At our New Zealand nursery, you’ll find kousa dogwood for sale in a selection of gorgeous varieties, each well-suited to local conditions and perfect for gardeners seeking easy-care charm. Whether you’re planting as a focal point or enhancing a shaded border, the kousa dogwood blends resilience with outstanding visual appeal, making it a favourite for home and landscape use.

Cornus 'National' specimen tree with masses of cream-coloured flowers.

Cornus kousa National

Cornus kousa 'National' is a deciduous tree that features large and showy, cream white flowers in spring, which are followed by red berries in autumn. The glossy foliage is dark green and contrasts perfectly with the flowers. As autumn progresses, the leaves develop impressive shades of red and purple before falling. It grows with a broad and spreading crown to about 5 m tall and 6 m wide. Cornus National is commonly grown as a specimen and is excellent for including in a mixed planting, using in avenue plantings, or including in a cottage garden.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Cornus 'Southern Cross' white flowers with lush, green foliage.

Cornus kousa 'Southern Cross'

Cornus kousa 'Southern Cross' features large and showy, white flowers which adorn the tree in spring and are followed by red berries in autumn. It grows with a narrow, upright, multi-trunked habit, carrying dark green leaves which develop impressive shades of red before falling. It grows with a rounded shape to about 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Cornus 'Southern Cross' makes for an excellent specimen and is great for including in mixed plantings, for lining an entranceway, or maintaining in a courtyard garden.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
A small Cornus kousa 'China Girl' specimen tree with masses of white flowers against green foliage.

Cornus kousa 'China Girl'

Cornus kousa 'China Girl' is a small and popular, deciduous tree with large and showy, white flowers that adorn the tree in spring and are followed...

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A Cornus kousa 'Satomi' specimen tree with masses of elegant pink flowers.

Cornus kousa 'Satomi'

Cornus kousa 'Satomi' is a small and popular, deciduous tree that features masses of large and showy, pink flowers in spring, which are followed by...

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Cornus 'Milky Way' specimen tree covered in masses of white flowers.

Cornus kousa 'Milky Way'

Cornus kousa 'Milky Way' features large and showy, white flowers that adorn the tree in spring and are followed by red berries in autumn. The glossy...

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Cornus 'Eddies White Wonder' white flowers held on trailing stems.

Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder'

Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' is a deciduous dogwood tree renowned for its impressive spring blossoms and vibrant autumn foliage. This hybrid...

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Cornus 'Cherokee Princess' covered in masses of white flowers.

Cornus 'Cherokee Princess'

Cornus 'Cherokee Princess' is grown for its lovely flowering, attractive form, and colourful foliage. Leaves emerge light green in spring, age to...

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Cornus 'Stokes Pink' elegant pink flowers.

Cornus 'Stokes Pink'

Cornus 'Stokes Pink' is a deciduous shrub grown for its colourful flowering in spring. At this time, masses of showy, two-tone pink flowers are borne...

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Cornus 'Cherokee Chief' specimen tree with masses of pink flowers in late winter.

Cornus Cherokee Chief

Cornus 'Cherokee Chief' is a small, deciduous tree grown for its impressive flowering and attractive form. Masses of rose-red flowers are borne in...

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A Cornus 'Cloud 9' specimen tree with masses of white flowers.

Cornus 'Cloud 9'

Cornus 'Cloud 9' produces masses of showy, single, white flowers through spring, which are followed by clusters of red fruit in autumn. The foliage...

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Cornus controversa variegata (Wedding Cake Tree) specimen in a large garden.

Cornus controversa variegata

Cornus controversa variegata, commonly referred to as the Wedding Cake Tree, features tiered branches that bear leaves that are variegated cream and...

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Cornus 'Spring Song' rose-pink flowers.

Cornus florida 'Spring Song'

Cornus florida 'Spring Song' is a deciduous shrub grown for its colourful flowering in spring. At this time, masses of showy, rose-pink flowers are...

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A Cornus controversa (Giant Dogwood) specimen tree.

Cornus controversa

Cornus controversa, commonly known as the Giant Dogwood, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that features lush foliage that emerges mid-green in...

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Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea' plants with yellow stems.

Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea'

Cornus stolonifera Flaviramea, commonly known as the Yellow Stem Dogwood, is a shrub that features bright yellow stems which become more pronounced...

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Cornus 'Elizabeth Lustgarten' specimen tree with masses of white flowers.

Cornus 'Elizabeth Lustgarten'

Cornus 'Elizabeth Lustgarten' features large and showy, white flowers during spring and summer, which are followed by red berries in autumn. It grows...

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Cornus alba 'Sibirica' new spring foliage with white flowers.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica'

Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’, commonly known as Siberian Dogwood, is a striking deciduous shrub ideal for New Zealand gardens. It is prized for its vivid...

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Why Choose a Kousa Dogwood?

The kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa) is admired for its showy, creamy-white bracts that appear late in spring—often after other dogwoods have finished flowering—providing an extended display of colour in your landscape. In autumn, the tree adds another layer of interest as its foliage transforms into vibrant shades of red and purple, complemented by unique, strawberry-like fruits that attract birds and wildlife.

Gardeners choose kousa dogwoods for their impressive disease resistance and ability to thrive in a range of conditions, from full sun to dappled shade. Their tidy, spreading growth habit makes them especially suitable for smaller gardens or as an architectural accent near patios and entryways.

Explore Our Range of Kousa Dogwoods

We offer several beautiful kousa dogwood varieties, allowing you to find the perfect fit for your landscape:

Each of these options is grown with care, ensuring robust plants perfectly suited for New Zealand’s climate.

How to Grow and Care for Kousa Dogwood

Kousa dogwoods are low-maintenance, thriving in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Give them a spot that receives morning sun and afternoon shade for best flowering and leaf colour. Mulching helps keep roots cool and moisture levels steady, while annual feeding promotes healthy new growth. Since the kousa dogwood is less susceptible to common dogwood diseases, it’s a smart choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

For advice on planting and care, reach out to our knowledgeable nursery team—we’re always happy to help you enjoy the long-lasting beauty of a kousa dogwood.

Shop Kousa Dogwood for Sale in New Zealand

Browse our collection of kousa dogwood for sale and add a touch of timeless elegance to your garden. Each plant is carefully selected to thrive in local conditions, backed by our expert advice and support. Enhance your outdoor space with a remarkable specimen from our nursery today.


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