Cornus kousa 'Rosy Teacups' - SOLITAIR 175-200 CM C30

Description
The Kousa 'Rosy Teacups' (Cornus kousa) is an upright, spreading, loose, branched large shrub with decorative, red, round fruits. It produces pink-coloured flowers from the end of May to June. The Kousa 'Rosy Teacups' also has egg-shaped, medium-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 3 metres and is around 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive red autumn colouring * cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Kousa 'Rosy Teacups's are medium green, ovate, opposite, wavy. They are about 8 - 9 cm in size. Kousa 'Rosy Teacups' turns bright red in autumn.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 'Rosy Teacups' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, spreading, loose, branched.

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 pink-coloured flowers appear from the end of May to June. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm in size.

Fruit
The red, round berries of Cornus kousa 'Rosy Teacups' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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