Dogwood. A broadly conical tree with dark green leaves, which turn deep crimson purple in autumn. Small green flowers are surrounded by white bracts, eventually turning red-pink, followed by strawberry-like fleshy red fruit. Max Height 7m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers April to June. Fruits July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cornus kousa var. chinensis
A broadly conical tree with dark green leaves, which turn deep crimson purple in autumn. Small green flowers are surrounded by white bracts, eventually turning red-pink, followed by strawberry-like fleshy red fruit.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Cornus |
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Species | kousa |
Varietry | var. chinensis |
Common Name | Dogwood |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 7m |
Family | Cornaceae |
Spread | 5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
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 | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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