CORNUS kousa 'National'
CORNUS kousa 'National'
Commonly known as Japanese dogwood
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
Large creamy-white bracts
Large
£75.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.4cm fruit
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Pests & Diseases
May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.May be susceptible to honey fungus
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Deciduous
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Cream
Flowers in layers above foliage -
Saucer-shaped
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Border
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Silver variegatedLeaf edges splashed white, good autumn colour
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Elliptic
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Height
4–8 metres -
Spread
4–8 metres
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Tall Shrub
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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 - 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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bird friendly
Fruit in autumn to winter
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