Cornus kousa 'Girard Nana' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
These produce pink fruits from September onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus kousa chinensis 'Girards Nana'.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * attractive scarlet autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive scarlet autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Chinese dogwood 'Girards Dwarf' is upright and overhanging 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 'Girards Dwarf' 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 the end of May to June. These grow to about 8 - 10 cm in size.

fruit
The pink berries of Cornus kousa chinensis 'Girards Dwarf' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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