Cornus controversa 'Gosia' - 125-150 CM C25

Description
The Giant dogwood 'Gosia' (Cornus controversa) is a large, upright shrub with decorative, black-blue fruits. In June, it produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters and umbels. The Giant dogwood 'Gosia' also has egg-shaped, dark green, light green leaves with a creamy white edge. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * red-brown shoots * attractive purple-red autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Giant dogwood 'Gosia's are dark green, light green, ovate, alternate and have a creamy white margin. They are about 7 - 16 cm in size. Giant dogwood 'Gosia' is bright purple-red in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Giant dogwood 'Gosia' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Giant dogwood 'Gosia' is a large shrub that grows upright. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 8 m and is approx. 5 - 8 m wide.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Giant dogwood 'Gosia' appear in umbrella clusters, umbels in June.

Fruit
The black-blue fruits of Cornus controversa 'Gosia' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Cornus controversa 'Gosia' are red-brown in colour.

Root
Cornus controversa 'Gosia' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.