Chinese dogwood
Cornus kousa var. chinensis
Name
| Botanical name: | Cornus kousa var. chinensis |
| Colloquial name: | Chinese dogwood |
Growth
| Growth form: | small, vase-shaped flowering tree or multi-stemmed shrub |
| Mature height: | 3 - 4 Meter |
| Growth: | 15 - 20 cm |
Leaf
| Foliage: | oval, pointed leaves |
| Leaves: | deciduous |
| Leaf color: | green |
| Autumn leaf color: | red and orange |
Blossom / fruit
| Blossom: | dense clusters with showy bracts |
| Flowering period: | May toJune |
| Flower color: | white |
| Fruit: | strawberry like |
Miscellaneous
| Soil type: | Fertile well drained soil |
| Location: | sun, semi shade |
| Flowering period: | all year round |
| Requirement: | solitary plant |
| Use for: | patio tree, lawn tree, roof gardens, large gardens, small gardens, tree containers |
| Ships as: | as pot plant |
| Hardiness: | yes |
