Cornus 'Stardust' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Chinese dogwood 'Stardust' (Cornus kousa chinensis) is an upright, overhanging large shrub with decorative fruits. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbels from the end of May to June. The Chinese dogwood 'Stardust' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with loose, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and is around 8 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus kousa 'Stardust', Cornus 'Rutfan'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chinese dogwood 'Stardust' are medium green, ovate, opposite, with entire margins. They are about 8 - 12 cm tall.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese dogwood 'Stardust' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, overhanging.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Cornus kousa chinensis 'Stardust' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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 creamy white flowers of Chinese dogwood 'Stardust' appear in umbels from the end of May to June. These grow to about 8 - 10 cm in size.

Fruit
The berries of Cornus kousa chinensis 'Stardust' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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