Description
C. kousa var. chinensis is a large, free-flowering deciduous shrub or small tree, with ovate leaves turning red and orange in autumn. Flower-heads with four ovate cream bracts 4-6cm in length. Fruit deep pink, strawberry like (Edible Parts: Fruit; Leaves) Growing Details:Common Name: 'Chinese dogwood'Genus: CornusCultivar: 'Kousa var. chinensis'Skill Level: BeginnerExposure: Full sun, Partial shadeHardiness: HardySoil type: Well-drained/light, Sand, Clay, Chalk, LoamHeight: 4-8mSpread: 4-8m Description: Cornus can be deciduous shrubs or trees, or creeping, woody-based perennials, some with brightly coloured young stems. Tiny flowers are borne in dense clusters, sometimes with showy bracts. Many have fine autumn colour.
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