Chinese Dogwood fruits on Cornus kousa chinensis

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Cornus kousa var. chinensis Tree

Name: Cornus kousa var. chinensis Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CKC.SS.10.1
Price: 100.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Flowering Chinese Dogwood Trees

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Available As:

Multi stem tree

Two or more stems arising from or near ground level

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

Bush

Many stems low down

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 3 x 3 metres in 20 years

Flowers Large white flower bracts in May/June

Position Full sun to part shade

Description

This spectacular small bushy tree produces a profusion of large white flower bracts that slowly adopt pinkish hues as they mature. Cornus kousa var. chinensis flowers in May and June, so later than Cornus florida varieties.

The foliage is oval with a pointed tip and dark-green in colour. It turns vivid orange and red in autumn, when small edible (but insipid) pink fruits are also produced.

Cornus kousa var. chinensis prefers to be planted in a sunny position avoiding poor or shallow soils, but will still do well in partial shade. This small Flowering Dogwood tree has an estimated height and spread of just 3 x 3 metres, but will not fail to impress in any garden.

AKA Chinese dogwood, Chinese dogwood shrub, Cornus kousa chinensis

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

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