Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Cornus kousa 'Venus' is a relatively new hybrid, a cross between Cornus nuttallii and Cornus kousa var. chinensis. It's a small, but tough, tree with excellent tolerance to drought and diseases. It bears large creamy white flowers, or bracts, 15cm across, in late spring. Mature trees may also form strawberry-like fruits. In autumn the large, glossy leaves fade to rich yellows oranges and purples. Its size and length of interest makes

Cornus kousa 'Venus' an ideal for a small garden. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Plant calendar

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Cornus ‘Venus’ and wildlife

Cornus ‘Venus’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Cornus ‘Venus’ poisonous?

Cornus ‘Venus’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Cornus 'Venus'
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