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CORNUS kousa
Commonly known as Japanese dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
White bracts
Small
£20.00 each
Large
£50.00
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Good to know
Strawberry-like fruit is edible, though skin is tough and unpalatable. Bracts are more tapered than C. florida. -
Pests & Diseases
None. Resistant to anthracnose. -
Place of origin
Korea, Japan. -
DeciduousWavy-margined, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long turn deep crimson-purple in autumn.
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White
Flushed pink -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
7m (23ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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TreeFlaking bark. Green flower heads to 1cm (½in) across surrounded by 4 bracts 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long followed by fleshy, red fruit.
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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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
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Broadly conical
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Mature Size7m (23ft)
5m (16ft)
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