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Cornus kousa

(Kousa Dogwood, Szechuan Strawberry)

Hardy Tree

This magnificent flowering dogwood makes a sensational specimen tree with plenty of interest throughout the growing season. In early summer, the small green flowers emerge, surrounded by dazzling, starry white flowers bracts in a breathtaking display. As autumn approaches the flowers are replaced by fascinating strawberry–like fruits on mature trees. Although edible, the fruits of Cornus kousa look better than they taste, so they are best left on the branches. In a final show stopping display, the bright green foliage turns to a vibrant shade of crimson-purple that is at its best when Cornus kousa is grown on fertile soil, neutral to acid soil. Supplied in a 9cm pot. Height and spread: 5m (16').

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Ideal For:
low maintenance garden, specimen plant, cottage gardens, woodland garden
Flowering Period:
June
Position:
sun or semi shade
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    • Despatch: By end of September 2013
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Caution: irritant to skin and eyes. Plant Cornus in a sunny or semi shaded position, on fertile, moist, well drained, acid to neutral soil. Incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to improve the soil prior to planting, mixing it thoroughly and deeply.
Cornus kousa can be slow to establish but after several years, growth will speed up. Water regularly throughout the growing season until young Cornus trees are fully established. Cornus kousa requires little pruning other than to maintain their shape and remove damaged stems or crossing stems.
We will do our best to ship your plants or bulbs to you at the ideal time for planting as stated against each product. We recommend that you prepare your soil, planting beds or patio containers ahead of time so you are ready to plant out, or pot on, just as soon as your order arrives. You will find the name of the variety printed on the top line of the address label on your package. Please ensure that you open the packaging immediately and carefully read through the instruction leaflet provided. For greatest success, please pot on or plant out as soon as possible, following the cultural instructions enclosed with your order.
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