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Japanese Dogwood is an elegant, large deciduous shrub or small tree, with abundant, white bract flowers. Moderately slow growing. The leaves turn rich bronze in autumn and are accompanied by the small strawberry like fruits in some years.
Cornus kousa
Common name: Japanese Dogwood.
Native: Japan and Korea.
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 3m x 2m
Treatment required: Mildly dormant requires 14 weeks stratification.
Seeds / kg: 20,000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Requires a deep fertile moist soil. Will not grow on shallow chalk.
Planting instructions: Full sun or partial shade. No pruning necessary
Mature height: 10m x 6m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cornus |
| Size | Seed Pack (approx 100 seeds) |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Flowering Month | June |
| Colour | white |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | shrub |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | flowers |
| Requires | part shade, shelter |
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