Cornus ang. 'Empress of China'? - 80-100 CM C10

Description
The Dogwood 'Empress of China' (Cornus angustata) is a large, upright shrub with decorative, red fruits. It produces white flowers from April to May. The Dogwood 'Empress of China' also has glossy, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus capitata subsp. angustata, Cornus elliptica, Cornus angustata 'Elsbry', Cornus capitata subsp. angustata 'Elsbry'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Dogwood 'Empress of China' are dark green, glossy.

Frost hardiness
The Dogwood 'Empress of China' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dogwood 'Empress of China' is a large, upright-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
The red fruits of Cornus angustata 'Empress of China' are particularly decorative.

Use
Ornamental shrub