Cornus kousa 'Samaritan' - 60-80 CM RB

Description
The Kousa 'Samaritan' (Cornus kousa) is an upright, spreading large shrub with decorative, round fruits. The Kousa 'Samaritan' also has egg-shaped, green leaves with a white edge. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus kousa 'Samzam', Cornus kousa ssp. chinensis 'Samzam'(SAMARITAN®).

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Kousa 'Samaritan's are green, ovate, opposite, wavy and have a white margin. They are about 8 - 9 cm in size.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 'Samaritan' 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.

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

Use
Ornamental shrub

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