CORNUS kousa 'National'

Commonly known as Japanese dogwood

FLOWERING DOGWOODS

Large creamy-white bracts
  • Deciduous
  • Cream
    Flowers in layers above foliage
  • Height
    4–8 metres
  • Spread
    4–8 metres
  • Tall Shrub
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

CORNUS kousa 'National'

 
Large £75.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 5 to 7.5 Litre

 

  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    4cm fruit
    Pests & Diseases
    May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    May be susceptible to honey fungus
  • Flower Shape
    Saucer-shaped
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Town garden
    Woodland garden
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Silver variegated
    Leaf edges splashed white, good autumn colour
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(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 moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Bird friendly
    Fruit in autumn to winter

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