Cornus 'Hyperion' - 175-200 CM C30

Description
The Kousa 'Venus'® (Cornus kousa) is an upright, spreading large shrub that produces white flowers. They appear from May to June. The Kousa 'Venus'® also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus kousa 'Venus'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive scarlet autumn colouring * Cannot be built over

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

Spread
United States.

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

Growth
Kousa 'Venus'® is an upright and spreading large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 6 m and is approx. 2 - 3 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).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from the end of June to mid-July.

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

Flower
The white flowers appear from May to June. These grow to about 20 - 25 cm tall.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

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