Cornus kousa 'White Fountain' - 40-60 CM C5

Description
These produce pink, round fruits from September onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus kousa 'White Fountain', Cornus kousa chinensis 'White Fountain', Cornus kousa chinensis 'White Fountain'.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * attractive scarlet autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive scarlet autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Kousa 'White Fountain' is upright and spreading 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 creamy white flowers appear from the end of May to June. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm in size.

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

Use
Ornamental shrub

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