Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes' - 100-125 CM RB

Description
The Kousa 'Wolf Eyes' (Cornus kousa) is an upright, spreading, shrub-like large shrub that produces white flowers. They appear from the end of May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 'Wolf Eyes' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kousa 'Wolf Eyes' is an upright, spreading large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 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 white flowers appear from the end of May to June. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm tall.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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