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Cornus kousa - chinensis (Dogwood)

Cornus kousa - chinensis (Dogwood)
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Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours White Flowers (Spring), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Cornus kousa:

  • Attractive autumn colour
  • Ornamental winter bark / tracery
  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Ideal for fast growing screening
  • Provides valuable winter interest
  • Tolerates permanently wet soil
  • Tolerates cold exposed locations
  • Tolerates heavy clay soils

Weaknesses of Cornus kousa

  • Invasive/spreading root growth
  • Does not produce showy attractive flowers

Design & Plant Use for Cornus kousa:

  • Ideal for naturalistic woodland planting

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