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Cornus kousa var. chinensis
Dogwood 

Cornus kousa var. chinensis
Common name

Dogwood

Group

Trees

Family

Cornaceae

Description

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.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Broadly conical
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
7m
Ultimate spread
5m

Colour

Flowers
Green in April; June
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Red in July
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings; Grafting
Usage
Border; Specimen
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Late winter Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Keep free from weeds; Mulch; Feed
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Honey fungus

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular 25 litre 100-125 cm --- £65.89 £ 3
Regular 20 litre 175-200 cm --- £124.63 £ 17