Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow' - 40-60 CM C5

Description
The Kousa 'Blue Shadow' (Cornus kousa) is an upright, spreading large shrub with decorative, round fruits. It produces white flowers from the end of May to June. The Kousa 'Blue Shadow' also has egg-shaped, blue-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually grows to a height of around 3.5 metres and is around 3 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Kousa 'Blue Shadow's are blue-green, ovate, opposite, wavy. They are about 8 - 9 cm in size.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 'Blue Shadow' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kousa 'Blue Shadow' is an upright and spreading large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 3.5 m and is approx. 2.5 - 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).

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

Flower
The white flowers appear from the end of May to June. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm tall.

Fruit
The round berries of Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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