Cornus off. 'Kintoki' - 20-30 CM C2

Description
These produce dark red, oval fruits from August. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornament * fragrant flowers

Bark
Flaking bark.

Growth habit
Japanese cornelian cherry 'Kintoki' is sprawling and multi-stemmed in structure.

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
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from February to March. These are pleasantly scented.

fruit
The dark red, oval drupes of Cornus officinalis 'Kintoki' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Ornamental shrub, edible, bird food plant