Cornus kousa 'National' - 125-150 CM C45

Description
Pink-coloured fruits emerge from these from September.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Attractive scarlet autumn colouring

leaves
Attractive scarlet autumn colouring.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Growth
Kousa 'National' is broad and rounded in structure. 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 May to June. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm in size.

Fruit
The pink-coloured berries of Cornus kousa 'National' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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