Cornus kousa - Plug/Celgrown

Description
The Kousa (Cornus kousa) is an upright, spreading large shrub with decorative, pink-red, round fruits. It produces creamy white flowers from the end of May to June. The Kousa also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually grows to a height of around 6 metres and is around 5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * Not suitable for planting over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Kousas are dark green, ovate, opposite and wavy. They are about 8 - 9 cm in size. Kousa turns a bright scarlet red in autumn.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 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 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 creamy white flowers appear from the end of May to June. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm in size.

Fruit
The pink-red, round berries of Cornus kousa are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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