Cornus hongkongensis - 150-175 CM C50

Description
The Hong Kong dogwood (Cornus hongkongensis) is an upright small tree that produces white flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from April to June. These produce yellow-red fruits. The Hong Kong dogwood also has shiny, egg-shaped, light green leaves. Its bark is dark grey. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Hong Kong dogwood are light green, ovate, shiny and opposite.

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

Spread
Hong Kong.

Frost hardiness
The Hong Kong dogwood has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hong Kong dogwood is an upright growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 15 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant 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).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers of the Hong Kong dogwood appear in umbels from April to June.

Use
Ornamental shrub, tub, solitary, winter garden