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Flowering Chinese Dogwood
Cornus Kousa Chinensis
The Cornus kousa Chinensis or Flowering Chinese Dogwood is a large, majestic shrub particularly prized for its spectacular flowering, elegant form and flamboyant autumn colours.
Description
Height at maturity
7 m
Wingspan at maturity
5 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
May - June
Hardiness
-20°C
Origin
China
Flowering Chinese Dogwood - Cornus kousa 'Chinensis'
(large deciduous ornamental shrub with spectacular spring flowering)
Origins and characteristics
Native to the mountainous regions of China, Cornus kousa 'Chinensis' belongs to the Cornaceae family, which includes many ornamental shrubs and trees renowned for their seasonal beauty.
This cultivar stands out for its larger size, bigger leaves, more impressive flowering and abundant fruit production.
Description and key features
- Adult height : 5 to 7 metres
- Spread : 4 to 5 metres
- Habit : Upright when young, becoming spreading and tiered with age
- Foliage : Deciduous, large leaves 5 to 10 cm long, bright green, turning vivid red then purple in autumn
- Flowering : May to June
- Flowers : Inconspicuous flowers surrounded by 4 large white bracts, 3 to 5 cm wide, abundant and covering the branches
- Fruits : Small red fruits, decorative and edible, attractive to birds
- Hardiness : Excellent (down to -20 °C)
Aspect and soil
- Aspect : Partial shade or light sun in temperate climates; avoid scorching full sun
- Soil : Acid to neutral, fertile, moist but well-drained
- Tolerance : Poor tolerance of calcareous soils and prolonged drought
Planting
- Planting period : Autumn or spring
- Spacing : Allow around 5 metres for proper development
- Preparation : Mix ericaceous soil or acidic amendment into the planting soil
Watering
- After planting : Regular watering during the first two years
- Thereafter : Water during prolonged dry spells to keep the soil moist
Pruning
- When to prune? : Rarely required
- How to prune? :
- Remove dead or badly placed branches after flowering
- Respect its natural tiered structure to preserve its elegance
Propagation
- By seed : Slow and unreliable
- By cuttings : Possible in summer, but delicate
- By grafting : Standard horticultural method for collectible Cornus
Garden use
Cornus kousa 'Chinensis' is ideal for :
- Specimen planting to highlight its majestic habit
- Large shrub borders with acid-loving plants
- Ornamental gardens or landscape parks
- Naturalistic plantings thanks to its wildlife-friendly fruits
Disease resistance
- Healthy and robust shrub
- Watch out: occasionally susceptible to fungal diseases in poorly drained soils (ensure good aeration)
Tips for successful growth
- Plant in slightly acidic, rich and well-drained soil
- Mulch the base to retain moisture during summer
- Water regularly during dry periods to prevent drought stress
- Avoid heavy pruning to preserve its natural tiered structure
Cornus kousa 'Chinensis', with its elegant habit, spectacular flowering and fiery autumn colours, is a true gem for any character garden. Its year-round ornamental value makes it an exceptional shrub, perfect for structuring a garden and providing a unique botanical display.
Features
- Common name : Flowering Chinese Dogwood
- Family : Cornaceae
- Category : tree
- Spread : 5 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : white
- Fruit : edible, strawberry-like, popular with birds
- Harvest : August-september
- Use : isolated - shrubbery - hedge
- Soil : neutral to acid
- Habit : upright
- Earth to use : 50% universal potting soil and 50% heath earth
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : anthracnose
- Photo taken : Botanical garden of Meise - Belgium
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