Cornus Ruth Ellen - 80-100 CM C7.5

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus 'Rutlan', Cornus 'Ruth Ellen'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive purple-red autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive purple-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Kousa 'Ruth Ellen' is upright, spreading and broad 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 April to May. These grow to about 8 - 9 cm in size.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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