Cornus kousa 'ShiraYuki'

A new introduction, Cornus 'ShiraYuki' has delicate white and pale green variegated leaves with pink autumn colour and once established, white star-shaped bracts followed by red and orange fruit in late summer. 

Cornus 'ShiraYuki' is an unusual, medium sized garden shrub which can also be grown in a large container for a number of years if required. Enjoys light, dappled shade.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering Period: June.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Cornus 'ShiraYuki' grows to be a medium sized or eventually large, upright shrub.
  • Height: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft).
  • Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft).

• Notes: The flowering of Cornus 'ShiraYuki' 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.