Cornus kousa 'Claudia' - 40-60 CM C5

Description
Pink, round fruits emerge from these from September. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus kousa 'Claudia'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive orange-red autumn colouring * bronze shoots

Leaves
Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Chinese dogwood 'Claudia' is upright and broad in habit. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Cornus kousa chinensis 'Claudia' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain off easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The white flowers appear in umbels from June to July. These grow to about 6 - 8 cm tall.

fruit
The pink-red, round berries of Cornus kousa chinensis 'Claudia' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Root
Cornus kousa chinensis 'Claudia' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.