Chinese Flowering Dogwood in various sizes 60-125 cm (Cornus kousa var. chinensis)
396 SEK
Unit price perChinese Flowering Dogwood in various sizes:
- Height 60-80 cm
- Height 100-125 cm
Common name: Chinese Flowering Dogwood
Scientific name: Cornus kousa
Family: Cornaceae
Plant history & use:
Flowering dogwood is a dense, small bush tree originating from Northeast Asia. In spring, it produces numerous bright white flowers that brighten shaded areas in the garden. At the end of summer, the tree bears peculiar pink-red edible fruits about 2-3 cm in diameter.
These fruits can be made into jam or baked into pies. In Asia, they are also juiced and fermented into wine.
The bark on thicker trunks flakes off, creating a beautiful pattern of varied colors.
The leaves of the tree also turn a beautiful bright red/orange color in autumn.
Cultivation:
Flowering dogwood is a deciduous tree that thrives well in most parts of Sweden. The tree is relatively long-lived (50-150 years) and hardy against cold climates.
Unlike many plants, flowering dogwood does well in shady locations. It also prefers to be sheltered from wind. When the tree stands in direct sun, it tends to produce more fruits, but smaller in size.
An optimal growing place for flowering dogwood is under one or more taller deciduous trees – which provide shade and add organic material to the soil – surrounded by additional vegetation in various layers. This contributes to the moist, wind-sheltered, and partly shaded environment in which flowering dogwood grows best. The tree’s bright flowering can also brighten an otherwise shady "grove." Flowering dogwood has low maintenance needs and yields large recurring harvests every year.
For the above reasons, flowering dogwood is an excellent tree to have in a food forest. If you do not have such a place in your growing area, a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade also works well.
Characteristics:
Longevity: Perennial
Growing position: shade/partial shade
Height: 2-3 m
Hardiness zone: 1-3
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Chinese Flowering Dogwood in various sizes 60-125 cm (Cornus kousa var. chinensis)
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396 SEK
Unit price perChinese Flowering Dogwood in various sizes:
- Height 60-80 cm
- Height 100-125 cm
Common name: Chinese Flowering Dogwood
Scientific name: Cornus kousa
Family: Cornaceae
Plant history & use:
Flowering dogwood is a dense, small bush tree originating from Northeast Asia. In spring, it produces numerous bright white flowers that brighten shaded areas in the garden. At the end of summer, the tree bears peculiar pink-red edible fruits about 2-3 cm in diameter.
These fruits can be made into jam or baked into pies. In Asia, they are also juiced and fermented into wine.
The bark on thicker trunks flakes off, creating a beautiful pattern of varied colors.
The leaves of the tree also turn a beautiful bright red/orange color in autumn.
Cultivation:
Flowering dogwood is a deciduous tree that thrives well in most parts of Sweden. The tree is relatively long-lived (50-150 years) and hardy against cold climates.
Unlike many plants, flowering dogwood does well in shady locations. It also prefers to be sheltered from wind. When the tree stands in direct sun, it tends to produce more fruits, but smaller in size.
An optimal growing place for flowering dogwood is under one or more taller deciduous trees – which provide shade and add organic material to the soil – surrounded by additional vegetation in various layers. This contributes to the moist, wind-sheltered, and partly shaded environment in which flowering dogwood grows best. The tree’s bright flowering can also brighten an otherwise shady "grove." Flowering dogwood has low maintenance needs and yields large recurring harvests every year.
For the above reasons, flowering dogwood is an excellent tree to have in a food forest. If you do not have such a place in your growing area, a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade also works well.
Characteristics:
Longevity: Perennial
Growing position: shade/partial shade
Height: 2-3 m
Hardiness zone: 1-3
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