BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Growers of rare trees & shrubs

Description

Introduced from Hupeh, a central province in China in 1910, Cornus kousa has proved to be a first class small tree with masses of eye-catching bracts. This particular selection is an improved form of Cornus kousa var. chinensis and has an impressive array of creamy-white flower bracts in June, good red and orange autumn tints to the leaves and brightly coloured, strawberry-like fruits in autumn after a hot summer. An incredibly beautiful and graceful plant when in full flower!

Features

• Common name: Chinese Flowering Dogwood.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering Period: June.
• Flower Colour: Creamy white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large shrub or eventually small tree with a dense, branching crown.
• Height: 6 m (20 ft).
• Spread: 5 m (16 ft).
• Notes: The flowering of this Cornus is somewhat dependant upon the previous years summer weather. After a long hot summer, the following years flowering will be magnificent and after a cold, wet summer the following years flowering will be poor or sporadic.
• Supplied Size: 80 - 100 cm tall, rootballed plants