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Cornus kousa chinensis

Original price €390,00 - Original price €1.920,00
Original price
€880,00
€390,00 - €1.920,00
Current price €880,00

Cornus kousa var. chinensis

Cornus kousa var. chinensis is a large, deciduous shrub or small tree with green leaves turning red and orange in autumn. It bears cream flowers in summer followed by dark-pink fruits in autumn.

Overview

Type
Tree
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Spreading
Maturity
5-10 yrs
Max Height
8m
Max Spread
8m
Hardiness
H5
Toxicity
Not toxic
Suggested Uses
Architectural Specimen Woodland City
Flowering Season
Spring
Foliage Season
Spring Summer Autumn

Growing Conditions

Grow in loamy, clay, sandy soil in full sun, partial shade. Minimal pruning; remove dead, diseased or crossing branches in winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
Drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
pH
Neutral, Acid
Soil Types
Loamy, Clay, Sandy
Drought Tolerant
No
Flood Tolerant
No

Care & Pests

Pruning
Minimal pruning; remove dead, diseased or crossing branches in winter
Propagation
Grafting Seed
Care Tips
  • Stake in first 2 years
  • Mulch annually
  • Water in dry spells for first 3 years
Common Pests
Aphids Scale insects
Diseases
Honey fungus Phytophthora