Cornus kousa ‘Trinity Star’Szechuan strawberry
£55.00
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Overview
A true connoisseur’s selection forming an elegant deciduous shrub or small tree. A mass of green bracts turning creamy white and finally pale pink as it ages followed by red fruits during late summer. Mid green foliage mottled pink new growth.
CONNOISSEUR’S SELECTIONÂ
A superb large shrub or small deciduous tree with dark green leaves which are mottled pink at first and turn brilliant shades of orange and green in the autumn. White bracts appear in June ageing with pink tints.
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. They are suitable for many planting schemes including Japanese gardens, minimalist contemporary, mixed shrub borders as well as prairie plantings, ideal for specimen planting as a focal point in a garden for long season of interest.Â
shrub borders as well as prairie plantings, ideal for specimen planting of as a focal point in a garden for long season of interest
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 | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Flower Colour | Pink, White |
|---|---|
| Availability Date Learn more | All year round |
| Flower Type | Single |
| Flowering Month | June |
| Soil Type | Acid, Light sandy, Normal |
| Aspect | Sun, Partial Shade |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green, Bronze/purple |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 2.4-3 (8-10ft) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 5 Litre |
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