Cornus Ruth Ellen - MULTISTEM 200-250 CM RB

Description
The Kousa 'Ruth Ellen' (Cornus kousa) is an upright, spreading, large shrub that produces white flowers. They appear from April to May. The Kousa 'Ruth Ellen' 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 5 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus 'Rutlan', Cornus 'Ruth Ellen'.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive purple-red autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Kousa 'Ruth Ellen's are dark green, ovate, opposite and wavy. They are about 8 - 9 cm in size. Kousa 'Ruth Ellen' turns bright purple-red in autumn.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Kousa 'Ruth Ellen' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kousa 'Ruth Ellen' is an upright, spreading and broadly growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 5 - 6 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm tall.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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