Cornus kousa 'White Fountain' - 40-60 CM C5

Description
The Kousa 'White Fountain' (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 'White Fountain' 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 reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus kousa 'White Fountain', Cornus kousa chinensis 'White Fountain', Cornus kousa chinensis 'White Fountain'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Attractive scarlet autumn colouring

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

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 'White Fountain' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kousa 'White Fountain' is an upright and spreading large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide. 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 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 about 8 - 9 cm in size.

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

Use
Ornamental shrub

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