Cornus kousa 'National' - 40-60 CM C5

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

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.