Cornus kousa 'Kea'? - 60-80 CM C4

Description
The Chinese dogwood 'Kea' (Cornus kousa chinensis) is an upright, overhanging large shrub with decorative, red fruits. It produces white-pink flowers arranged in umbels from May to June. The Chinese dogwood 'Kea' also has egg-shaped, green-red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with loose, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and is around 8 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chinese dogwood 'Kea's are green-red, ovate, opposite, with entire margins. They are about 8 - 12 cm tall. Chinese dogwood 'Kea' turns bright red in autumn.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese dogwood 'Kea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese dogwood 'Kea' is an upright and overhanging large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 10 m and is approx. 4 - 8 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Cornus kousa chinensis 'Kea' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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-pink flowers of Chinese dogwood 'Kea' appear in umbels from May to June. These grow to around 8 - 10 cm in size.

Fruit
The red berries of Cornus kousa chinensis 'Kea' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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