Cornus kousa var. chinensis 12ltr pot

Cornus kousa var. chinensis — 12L Pot

The Chinese dogwood is a large, exceptionally free-flowering shrub or small tree, distinguished from the straight species by slightly larger flower bracts and fruit. Long, pointed, dark green leaves provide a handsome backdrop through summer before turning crimson-purple in autumn. The real display comes in early summer, when small green flowerheads are surrounded by four large, creamy-white bracts up to 5cm long, smothering the plant — followed by fleshy, deep pink, strawberry-like fruits that add further interest into autumn.

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade — it performs best in neutral to acid conditions but will tolerate alkaline soil too. Expect an eventual height and spread of 4–8m, reached over 10–20 years, making it a superb specimen for a spot with room to show off both its flowering display and autumn colour.

Each plant is hand-selected before dispatch.