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A large and elegant shrub or small tree from Japan and Korea, worthy of a place on its own where it can be admired and allowed to grow slowly to its full size. The branches are open and spreading, giving a carefree appearance to the shrub, and are covered in early summer with slender-stalked flower heads of showy white bracts, which later produce strawberry-like fruits in a good year. The foliage catches fire in autumn, turning rich bronze, orange and crimson. A beautiful shrub that grows slowly at first, but eventually needs plenty of room. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Cornaceae
Genus: Cornus
Species: kousa
Cultivar: var. chinensis
Plant type: Deciduous shrub
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Autumn colour, Flowers, Fruit
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 600cm
Spread: 600cm
Flowering period: June to June
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