Cornus kousa 'Big Apple' - 125-150 CM C80

Description
The Kousa 'Big Apple' (Cornus kousa) is an upright, spreading, pyramidal large shrub with decorative, red, round fruits. Before these appear, it produces white flowers in June. The Kousa 'Big Apple' also has ovate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 4 m and spreads to approx. 3 m.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive fruit * attractive foliage * attractive purplish-red autumn colour * cannot be overplanted

Leaves
High ornamental value due to its foliage. The deciduous leaves of the Kousa 'Big Apple' are dark green, ovate, opposite and wavy. They are about 8–9 cm in size. Kousa 'Big Apple' turns a vibrant purplish-red in autumn.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 'Big Apple' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, spreading, pyramidal.

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 white flowers appear in June. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm tall.

Fruit
The red, round berries of Cornus kousa 'Big Apple' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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