Cornus kousa 'Beni-fuji' - 100 CM C15

Description
The Kousa 'Beni Fuji' (Cornus kousa) is an upright, spreading large shrub with decorative, pink-red, round fruits. It produces red flowers from the end of May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually grows to a height of around 3 metres and is around 2 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus kousa 'Beni Fugi'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Attractive scarlet autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive scarlet autumn colouring.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 'Beni Fuji' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kousa 'Beni Fuji' is an upright and spreading large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Flower
The red flowers appear from the end of May to June. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm in size.

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

Use
Ornamental shrub

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