More about the plant below:
Dogwood Kousa (Cornus Kousa)
category : shrubs
position : sun, partial shade
height : 3 - 5 m
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly acidic
preferences soil : fertile, humus, permeable
watering : a lot
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : white
shape : bushy
period flowering : April-June
seed : -
reproduction:herbaceous cuttings, layering
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : flower beds, parks, edible plant
pace height : medium
Dogwood kousa - silhouetteDogwood kousa - developmental featuresDogwood standPlanting dogwoodDogwood kousa - careDogwood kousa - applicationAdviceDogwood kousa - silhouette
Dogwood kousa is characterized not only by impressive flowering, but also by a beautiful color of leaves from yellow to scarlet redThe actual flowers are rather inconspicuous, small green-yellow heads are gathered in spherical clusters, surrounded by characteristic creamy-yellow flowers.
Depending on the place of cultivation, the shrub may bloom from May to July. Its fruits are edible, in Japan they are eaten raw or marinated and made into a kind of fruit liqueur.
Kousa dogwood - developmental features
This slow-growing shrub or tree grows to a height of 6 meters.Side shoots are stacked.
Dogwood stand
Dogwood prefers sheltered, sunny to semi-shaded sites, fresh, sandy to humus ground. It does not tolerate wetlands and limestone sites.
Planting dogwood
Young plants from containers can be planted all year round. Nevertheless, the best season is the leafless period, which lasts roughly from mid-October to the end of April.This period is favorable in that the plants do not need to be watered as often, as long as there is no permafrost outside.
Kousa dogwood - care
In order to strengthen the flower bud setting, we perform pruning. We shorten shoots at the beginning of June (after flowering), because the plant must develop shoots and buds before autumn.
Dogwood kousa - application
The flowering of the kousa dogwood is so attractive that this species can be successfully grown as a solitary plant.Dogwood kousa can also be included in larger plantings in combination with other flowering trees and shrubs.
Tip
Freshly cut dogwood twigs can be put in a vase. Especially the new version of 'Venus' is very durable.
