Why the Weeping Cornus Kousa is My Favorite Garden Tree

I first spotted a weeping cornus kousa at a little, family-run nursery final spring, and it completely stopped me personally in my tracks. Most people are usually familiar with the typical dogwood trees that will line suburban roads, but there is something about the particular pendulous, cascading form of the weeping variety that feels like it belongs in the secret garden or perhaps a high-end botanical screen. If you are looking for a focal point that offers even more than just per week of flowers, this particular tree is the serious contender. ...

March 24, 2026 · 7 min · Jami Florian