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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Cornus kousa chinensis
White flowering Chinese Dogwood
Flower Colors
Description
Large, free-flowering deciduous shrub or small tree to 7m tall, with long, pointed, wavy-margined dark green leaves turning crimson-purple in autumn. Small green flowers produced in flowerheads surrounded by 4 large creamy-white bracts to 5cm in length, in early summer followed by fleshy, deep pink, strawberry-like fruits
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutralAlkaline
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 1-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal garden
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 70cm8353Q | H: 70cm | €21.17 |
| H: 30cm8353L | H: 30cm | €6.90 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.