Chinese Dogwood (Cornus kousa) Multi-Stem - 10 Gallon Potted TreeFlowering dogwoods (Cornus kousa var. chinensis) are naturally broad growing trees with a layered growth habit; their slender branches initially ascending then horizontal and wide spreading. They make arresting plants at any time of year, especially when multi stemmed as they also develop superb bark which peels off in irregular patches leaving a pattern in shades of grey and cream we think rather like army camouflague. Cornus kousa var. chinensis,