— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Cornus poliophylla (Cornus poliophylla). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Cornus poliophylla, commonly known as Chinese dogwood or kousa dogwood, is a deciduous shrub native to China's north-central and south-central regions, Tibet, and has been introduced to the eastern United States including Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, and Washington D… Cornus poliophylla (Latin: Cornus poliophylla) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cornus poliophylla is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cornus poliophylla is a member native to ALA, ARK, CNT, DEL, WDC, and FLA. Cornus poliophylla thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Cornus poliophylla grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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