Cornus kousa 'Melanie' - 100-125 CM C25

Description
The Kousa 'Melanie' (Cornus kousa) is an upright, spreading shrub with decorative, round fruits. Before these appear, it produces white flowers from late May to June. The Kousa 'Melanie' also has egg-shaped, green-and-white leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and spreads to approx. 1.5 m.

Bulletpoints
* Decorative fruit * Attractive pink autumn colour

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Kousa 'Melanie' are green-white, ovate, opposite and wavy. They are about 8–9 cm in size. Kousa 'Melanie' turns a bright pink in autumn.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

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

Growth
Kousa 'Melanie' is an upright, spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2–2.5 m and spreads to a width of approx. 1–1.5 m.

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 from the end of May to June. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm tall.

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

Use
Ornamental shrub