Cornus kousa 'Gold Star' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Kousa 'Gold Star' (Cornus kousa) is an upright, spreading large shrub with decorative, round fruits. It produces white flowers from June to July. The Kousa 'Gold Star' also has egg-shaped, yellow-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 2 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamental * Cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Kousa 'Gold Star's are yellow-green, ovate, opposite and wavy. They are about 8 - 9 cm tall.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 'Gold Star' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, spreading.

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 June to July. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm tall.

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

Use
Ornamental shrub

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