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.
Additional information
| 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 | |
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