Cornus Constellation - MULTISTEM 300-350 CM CONT

Description
The Kousa 'Constellation'® (Cornus kousa) is an upright, spreading large shrub with decorative, pink-red, round fruits. It produces creamy white flowers from April to May. The Kousa 'Constellation'® also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually grows to a height of around 6 metres and is around 5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Attractive scarlet autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Kousa 'Constellation'®s are dark green, ovate, opposite, wavy. They are about 8 - 9 cm in size. Kousa 'Constellation'® turns a bright scarlet red in autumn.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 'Constellation'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kousa 'Constellation'® is an upright and spreading large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide. Slow-growing.

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).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from April to May. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm in size.

Fruit
The pink-red, round berries of Cornus kousa 'Constellation'® are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Root
Cornus kousa 'Constellation'® is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.