Cornus kousa 'Beni fuji' Pink Flowering Chinese Dogwood staple needing only slight protection from

needing only slight protection from the hot afternoon sun in Zone 9

It was named for Richard Hartlage who made the cross in 1991 at the JC Raulston Arboretum

At around 10 ft

The name 'Katja' is actually a Dutch female name which means "blessed"

In the early spring the leaves have a darker red border

Cornus kousa 'Beni fuji' Pink Flowering Chinese Dogwood staple needing only slight protection fromCornus kousa 'Beni fuji' Pink Flowering Chinese Dogwood Zones 6 8 Partial Sun to Full Sun Cornus kousa 'Beni fuji' is a pink flowering Chinese dogwood selection from Japan that will be covered in pink blooms in mid to late spring. The growth on 'Beni fuji' is slower than many other Chinese dogwood selections, reaching 6 7 ft in 10 years. This makes it an excellent pink flowering selection for smaller gardens. Second photo by Elmer Aagesen. Third photo