Cornus kousa 'National' - 40-50 CM C4

Description
Pink-coloured fruits emerge from these from September.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * attractive scarlet autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive scarlet autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Kousa 'National' is broad and rounded in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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 from May to June. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm in size.

fruit
The pink-coloured berries of Cornus kousa 'National' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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