Cornus kousa ‘Flower Tower’Chinese Dogwood
£45.00
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Overview
A wonderful columnar cultivar of Cornus kousa which produces large quantities of flowers with white bracts in May to June. Dark glossy green leaves in spring and summer take on attractive red tints in autumn. Attractive strawberry-like fruits usually follow the flower bracts in autumn.
Cornus kousa and its cultivars give a stunning display of flowers in late Spring often followed later by spectacular autumn foliage colour. In time they make a large deciduous shrub or small tree of graceful habit, perfect for the smaller garden. The flowers consist of four petal-like bracts with a central round boss and, as the plant matures, these are produced in great abundance especially if the previous summer has been warm and sunny. The bracts typically flush pink on their tips as they mature. Attractive strawberry-like fruits usually follow the flower bracts in autumn.
Cultivation:
A sunny position in the shelter of other trees and shrubs is best, avoiding very hot dry sites. They will grow happily in semi shade but their flower production and colour will not be as intense.
Give them a moist, free-draining neutral to acid soil with plenty of depth and organic matter. They will tolerate slightly alkaline soils but only if the soil is deep with plenty of organic matter added.
Flowering Months
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Flower Colour | White |
|---|---|
| Availability Date Learn more | All year round |
| Flower Type | Single |
| Flowering Month | May, June |
| Soil Type | Acid, Light sandy, Normal |
| Aspect | Sun, Partial Shade |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green, Red/Orange |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 4.5 Litre |
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