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  • CORNUS kousa 'National'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    CORNUS kousa 'National' CORNUS kousa 'National'

    CORNUS kousa 'National'

    Commonly known as Japanese dogwood

    FLOWERING DOGWOODS

    Large creamy-white bracts
    Large
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    5 to 7.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £75.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • 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
    • Deciduous
    • Cream
      Flowers in layers above foliage
    • Saucer-shaped
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Border
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Silver variegated
      Leaf edges splashed white, good autumn colour
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      4–8 metres
    • Spread
      4–8 metres
    • Tall Shrub
    • 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bird friendly
      Fruit in autumn to winter
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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    £3.00
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