CORNUS kousa 'Samaritan'

Commonly known as Japanese dogwood

  • Deciduous
    Smooth-margined leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
  • Cream
    Creamy white
  • White
  • Height
    7m (23ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Or small tree. Produces flower heads to 1cm (½in) across surrounded by 4 tapered bracts to 5cm (2in) long.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold winds.
  • Partial shade

CORNUS kousa 'Samaritan'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. USA. Jim Zampini, Lake County Nursery, Ohio.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Silver variegated
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus-rich.
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly conical
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7m (23ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
 

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