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.
	
	
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								| Generic | Cornus | 
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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