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Cornus kousa

Cornus kousa shines with tiered branches and spectacular star-like summer flowers. Its autumn colour is deep red, followed by interesting, edible-looking fruit. A superb specimen tree for structure and season-long interest. A true highlight for any border or lawn area.
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Are you seeking a versatile specimen that provides reliable structure and spectacular seasonal displays throughout the year in your UK garden? Look no further than the Kousa Dogwood, Cornus kousa, a superb choice known for its layered branching and outstanding four-season interest.

This wonderful plant starts the season with showy white or pink bracts blooming through May and June, followed by the development of strawberry-like pink to red fruits in late summer and autumn, which are often appreciated by garden birds, and its green foliage then explodes into superb autumnal tones of orange, red, bronze, or purple before it settles for winter.

For the best results, position this spreading, multi-stemmed specimen where it can enjoy neutral to acidic, moist but well-drained soil, thriving best in full sun or partial shade away from harsh, drying winds, making it an ideal candidate as a solitary statement tree or within a wildlife-friendly corner where you want reliable impact; exploring how to integrate a flowering tree with colourful autumn foliage into your planting scheme is always rewarding.

Product Details

Common Name
Kousa dogwood
Growth Rate
Slow
Max height
6 M
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
Flower Colour
White (occasionally slightly yellowish-white)
Leaf Colour
Dark green (top), paler green beneath
Autumn Colour
Reddish-purple to scarlet
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade
Pruning
Minimal; prune for shape or to remove dead/damaged wood
Seasonal Spring
Showy white bracts (flowers) appear in late spring, covering the tree
Seasonal Summer
Pinkish-red, strawberry-like edible fruits develop; glossy green foliage
Seasonal Autumn
Leaves turn reddish-purple to scarlet; fruits persist
Seasonal Winter
Exfoliating, attractively mottled bark provides interest
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