Dogwood. A broadly conical tree with dark green leaves, marked dark yellow in the centres, which turn red with purple margins in autumn. Small green flowers are surrounded by white bracts, turning pink, followed by strawberry-like fleshy red fruit. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to June. Fruits July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cornus kousa ‘Gold Star’
A broadly conical tree with dark green leaves, marked dark yellow in the centres, which turn red with purple margins in autumn. Small green flowers are surrounded by white bracts, turning pink, followed by strawberry-like fleshy red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Cornus |
|---|---|
| Species | kousa |
| Varietry | 'Gold Star' |
| Common Name | Dogwood |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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