Cornus Kousa
Kousa Dogwood is an exceptional flowering small tree that begins life as a shrub and then grows on to become a multi-stem tree. We are premium suppliers and planters of the Kousa Dogwood Tree.
Cornus kousa is a spectacular multi-stem deciduous tree growing up to 6 metres tall with a 4-metre spread in maturity.
Cornus kousa is amongst a small group of trees that can exhibit numerous, attractive interests throughout the year, in the form of a spectacular flower display, attractive hanging fruits and stunning autumn leaf shades.
Kousa dogwood first grows upright and vase-shaped with side-branches arranged in layers. Attractive horizontal lines become pronounced as the tree matures.
Large cream-white flowers appear in abundance May-June on ovoid dark-green leaves. Charming edible but tasteless Pink-red fruit, raspberry like in appearance hangs from the tree on long stalks from September.
Kousa dogwood large dark-green leaves turn into brilliant autumn colours of scarlet or orange-crimson that are persistent from October.
We provide full planting services for Kousa Dogwood Trees which includes supply, delivery and installation.
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Kousa dogwood preference is moist, sandy-loamy, well-drained soil. It will grow on heavy soil but slowly. Does not tolerate chalk or water-logged locations.
Kousa dogwood should be planted in a sheltered, full sun or partial shaded position.
Kousa dogwood is a slow growing tree.
Kousa dogwood will grow in acidic and neutral soils. Avoid planting into alkaline soils.
Kousa dogwood has a cordate root system with strong main roots and fibrous roots spreading through the topsoil layer. Sensitive to compaction.
Kousa dogwood is suited to the small garden or a sunny sheltered space in a large garden. It requires shelter from wind.
Kousa dogwood should be pruned late winter to early spring, in February or March. Pruning should be carried out to shape the plant and to remove crossing and congested branches.
Cornus kousa is a small multi-stem deciduous tree with spectacular flower display, attractive hanging fruits and stunning autumn leaf shades.
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