You’ll note that kousa dogwood’s less susceptible to the most devastating dogwood disease, anthracnose. This is a fungal infection (the fungus being the menacing-sounding Discula destructiva) that cause… See more

Let’s not forget option C – a hybrid between the two. There are a few cultivars that are commonly sold – the main ones I’ve … See more

Both flowering dogwood and kousa dogwood are fairly deer-resistant. While a hungry deer will eat almost anything, they seem to prefer other vegetation. However, kousa dogwood’s believed to be slightly more deer-… See more

For me, it’s kousa dogwood hands-down. It’ll grow well in full sun, isn’t so prone to drying up and it blooms for longer. The flaking bark of the kousa’s much more attractive and provides interest in the winter months. Yo… See more