Japanese Dogwood

Cornus kousa

Wonderful, white flower bracts in June, and wavy-margined, dark green leaves turning crimson-purple in autumn. This Japanese dogwood is an ideal specimen tree for a small garden with fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil. Broadly conical in shape, it works best in a partially shady site where the attractive flaking bark can be appreciated close-up.

• Position: full sun to part shade
• Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil
• Rate of growth: slow-growing
• Flowering period: June
• Flower colour: white flower bracts
• Other features: on mature plants the flowers are followed by strawberry-like fleshy red fruit, which may cause a mild stomach ache if ingested
• Hardiness: fully hardy

• Garden care: Incorporate a quantity of composted pine needles or well-rotted leaf mould when planting. Requires minimal pruning
• Goes well with: Lonicera fragrantissima, Galanthus nivalis, Anemone x hybrida, Myrtus communis, Crocus chryanthus 'Herald', Kerria japonica

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