Cornus kousa var. rosea - MULTISTEM 80-100 CM RB

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, 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 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 creamy white flowers appear from the end of May to June. These grow to around 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-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.