Cornus 'Rutdan' (Celestial) - 30-40 CM C5

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus kousa 'Rutdan', Cornus kousa 'Celestial'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Kousa 'Galaxy' is upright and spreading in structure. 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 off easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The white flowers appear from the end of May to June. They grow to about 8 - 9 cm in size.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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