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Definition of kousa dogwood

kousa dogwood

Plural:kousa dogwoods
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1

A small deciduous tree or large shrub (Cornus kousa) in the family Cornaceae, native to East Asia and widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its showy, star-shaped, white or pink four-pointed floral bracts that bloom in late spring around clusters of tiny greenish-yellow flowers.

Example

"The garden designer planted a kousa dogwood near the patio to provide a striking display of white, star-like blossoms in early June."

2

The edible, spherical, pinkish-red compound berry produced by the kousa dogwood tree, having a bumpy rind and a sweet, tropical-flavored pulp.

Example

"In late summer, the branches were heavy with ripe kousa dogwood fruits that resembled large, bumpy raspberries."

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• Nearby Words

kosovo
kotex
kouprey
kousa dogwood
kowari
kowtow
koyukuk

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kousa dogwood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kousa-dogwood
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