This is one of the dogwoods that has few attractive branches in the winter. You can, however, enjoy the white flowers for a very long time. In fact, the flower consists of a green bud with four large, white bracts (sometimes with a pink edge). When the flower has finished flowering, the bracts are retained, making the shrub 'appear' for a very long time covered with flowers. At the end, they turn pink. After the flowering period, orange-pink fruits appear, somewhat resembling raspberries. However, it is not advisable to eat too much of these fruits, the skin is quite bitter. The leaf changes color to purplish red in this period. Plant the Cornus Kousa in a sheltered spot in the sun or partial shade where it has room to do justice. Not suitable for very calcareous soil. The Cornus Kousa grows slowly, but can grow into a very high and wide shrub (6mx6m). Pruning often ruin the shape. If you do not have the space, it is better to opt for a somewhat smaller permanent species. Dead branches and the like can be removed.