Cornus kousa chinensi
Description: Chinensis is an elegant tree, very often a show stopper when in its prime. Spectacular white bracts fading pink over a considerable period from June into early July, followed by strawberry like fruits. Leaves are dark green and slightly curved, with blue-green underside. The autumn colouring has yellow and scarlet-red hues.
History: Received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, one of the best forms is to be seen at RHS Wisley now named C. kousa var.chinensis ‘Wisley Queen’.
Cornus Growing Tips: Thrives in fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil. Unsuitable for shallow, chalky soils.
Height and Spread (after 10 years) : 3m x 3m
Common name: Flowering Dogwood
General attributes
- Green Foliage
- Spreading shape
Ornamental attributes
- Tree size after 10 years - Small
- Autumn foliage colour
- Flowering month - June
- Fruit for wildlife
- Do not prune
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EAN code8720858107547
- Pot Size4L (21cm)
- AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees, Attractive to Birds, Attractive to Wildlife
- Flower ColourPink
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthJune, July
- Foliage ColourGreen, Red, Yellow
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Fruit ColourPink
- Garden StyleArchitectural, City & Courtyard Garden, Cottage & Informal Garden, Wildlife Garden, Woodland Garden
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H6 -20 to -15ºC. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height300cm
- Spread300cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitSpreading / Branched
- Plant TypeTree
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Autumn
- Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAutumn Foliage Colour, Berries or Fruit, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun
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£12.50 – NE3, NE5, NE13, NE20
£17.50 – NE2, NE4, NE7, NE12, NE15
£25.00 – NE1, NE6, NE8, NE18, NE21-24, NE27, NE28, NE40-42
£30.00 – NE9-NE11, NE16-17, NE19, NE25-26, NE29-30, NE37-39, NE43-46, NE61-64
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