Cornus kousa var. chinensis Chinese Dogwood

Cornus kousa chinensis Chinese Dogwood in flower

Cornus kousa chinensis Dogwood leaves with autumn colour

Chinese Dogwood fruits on Cornus kousa chinensis

Mature Cornus kousa chinensis tree in bloom

Cornus kousa var. chinensis mature Dogwood tree

Cornus kousa var. chinensis bush in large cotnainer

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Cornus kousa var. chinensis Tree

Name: Cornus kousa var. chinensis Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CKC.B.10.1
Price: 70.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Chinese Flowering Dogwood

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Final size 4 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Autumn colour (deciduous)

Flowers Large white flower bracts in May/June

Position Full sun to part shade

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Description

A beautiful small flowering tree or large shrub, Cornus kousa var. chinensis produces a profusion of large white flower bracts in May and June. The flowers adopt pinkish hues as they mature. This Chinese Dogwood flowers later than florida varieties, thus extending the season of interest.

Cornus kousa var. chinensis has dark green oval leaves with a subtle wave and pointed tips. The leaves turn vivid orange and red in autumn, when small edible (but insipid) pink fruits are also produced.

A small yet bushy Flowering Dogwood tree, Cornus kousa chinensis will grow to an estimated 4 x 3 metres (height x spread) in 20 years. Thriving in full sun, it will also grow well in partial shade but poor or shallow soils should be avoided. This Chinese Dogwood will reward you with abundant blooms and spectacular autumn colour.

Also known as: Kousa dogwood, Flowering dogwood

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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