Cornus kousa 'Kreuzdame' - 40-60 CM C5

Description
These produce orange-red fruits from August.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus kousa 'Kreuzdame', Cornus kousa 'Kreuzdame'1.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive orange autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive orange autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Chinese dogwood 'Kreuzdame' is upright 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 'Kreuzdame' 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 creamy white flowers appear in umbels from May to June. These grow to about 8 - 10 cm tall.

fruit
The orange-red berries of Cornus kousa chinensis 'Kreuzdame' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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