Cornus 'Norman Haddon' - 40-60 CM C5

Description
The Kousa 'Norman Haddon' (Cornus kousa) is a bushy, upright large shrub with decorative, red fruits. It produces white-pink flowers from May to July. The Kousa 'Norman Haddon' 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 reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive purple-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Kousa 'Norman Haddon's are medium green, egg-shaped. They are about 8 - 9 cm in size. Kousa 'Norman Haddon' turns bright purple-red in autumn.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 'Norman Haddon' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kousa 'Norman Haddon' is a bushy and upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 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-pink flowers appear from May to July. They grow to about 8 - 9 cm in size.

Fruit
The red berries of Cornus kousa 'Norman Haddon' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub, solitary, park

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