Cornus kousa 'Cherokee' - 40-60 CM C5

Description
The Kousa 'Cherokee' (Cornus kousa) is a bushy, broad shrub with decorative, red, round fruits. It produces creamy white flowers from mid-May to the end of June. The Kousa 'Cherokee' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Attractive red-purple autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Kousa 'Cherokee's are dark green, ovate, opposite and wavy. They are about 8 - 9 cm in size. Kousa 'Cherokee' is bright red-violet in autumn.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 'Cherokee' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kousa 'Cherokee' is a bushy and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.25 - 2 m and is approx. 1.25 - 2 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 5 - 15 cm per year.

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 creamy white flowers appear from mid-May to the end of June. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm in size.

Fruit
The red, round fruits of Cornus kousa 'Cherokee' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

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