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Cornus kousa

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Bush, 200-250cm, 50L pot

£285

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 8 x 8 metres in 20 years

Foliage Oval green leaves, with autumn colour

Flowers Small white flowers, surrounded by four white bracts

Position Full sun to part shade in a sheltered environment

Soil Moist but well-drained, chalk, clay, loam and sand soils

Description

Cornus kousa is a stunning, large shrub which is native to Japan and Korea. In early summer, the shrub blooms tight clusters of small white flowers, beautifully framed by four large, creamy-white bracts. This is complemented by oval green leaves, which turn a striking, reddish-purple in autumn, adding vibrancy to the garden later in the season. The plant produces strawberry-like pink fruit, which adds to its ornamental value.

Cournus Kousa will thrive in full sun to partial shade in a sheltered environment. It prefers well-drained soil, enriched with well-rotted compost. It has an ultimate height and spread of 8 meters in 20 years.

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.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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