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Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis | Chinese Dogwood
Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis | Chinese Dogwood

Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis | Chinese Dogwood

SKU: PL00001782
2 litre pot
£29.75 £23.80
In stock (delivery in 3-4 working days)
3 × 2 litre pots
£69.99 £55.99 £18.66 each
In stock (delivery in 3-4 working days)
12 litre pot | 1 - 1.25m | multi-stem
£129.99 £103.99
Available to order from spring
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Overview

This is a real showstopper of a tree, with two main seasons of interest. Broadly conical in shape, it produces tiny green flowers in June, which are surrounded by showy, creamy-white, petal-like bracts, that fade to lovely shades of pink as they age. In autumn the dark green leaves turn crimson-purple, and mature trees produce strawberry-like fruits. It's an excellent specimen tree for a small garden or woodland edge, and the leaf colour is best in fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun to part shade
  • Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil
  • Rate of growth: slow initially, then average
  • Flowering period: May to June
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Incorporate a good amount of well-rotted leafmould when planting. Requires minimal pruning once established, although as it is naturally low-branching and shrubby, you may need to clear a short, single stem when young. This should be tackled when the plant is fully dormant from autumn to early spring.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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