Cornus kousa 'Heart Throb' 

Pink Flowering Chinese Dogwood

Zones 6-8

Partial Sun to Full Sun

'Heart Throb' Chinese Dogwood is a stunning cultivar of the Kousa dogwood, known for its rich rose pink flower bracts that last longer than other varieties. This small tree is perfect as an accent in any landscape, adding a pop of color and elegance. It features showy clusters of rose flowers with hot pink bracts in the spring and abundant pink berries in the fall. The green deciduous leaves turns a beautiful dark red in autumn. The peeling gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the overall landscape. With its oriental horizontally-tiered branches, Heart Throb Chinese Dogwood creates a visually striking appearance.

This cultivar is a low-maintenance tree that attracts birds to your yard. It reaches a height and spread of 15 feet in 10 years, making it suitable for smaller spaces. Heart Throb Chinese Dogwood thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires average to evenly moist, well-drained, and acidic soil. Applying mulch in winter protects it from cold temperatures.  It is a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape.

 Limited Quantities Available !! As we have over a thousand cultivars of woody ornamentals, we often do not have many of each cultivar. We recommend that you buy woody ornamentals you want immediately as we often sell out of certain selections.