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Cornus kousa 'Chinese Dogwood' 8" Pot remove Pyrus 'Manchurian' Ornamental Pear remove

Name Cornus kousa 'Chinese Dogwood' 8" Pot remove Pyrus 'Manchurian' Ornamental Pear remove

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Cornus kousa var Chinensis, Kousa Dogwood, Chinese Dogwood

This is arguably the world's most beautiful dogwood, with a fabulous show of white flowers in spring, and magnificent autumn colour. A beautiful small (up to 4m) deciduous feature tree and is extremely beautiful when in bloom. Flowering season is late spring, weeks after the tree puts on foliage again. 8" pot size

Pyrus ussuriensis 'Manchurian'

The Manchurian pear has a rounded habit much like its leaves, perfect for shade or rural properties, and is one of the first ornamental pears to flower in the spring and the first to take on autumn colour. • Spring blossoms on bare branches • Vibrant autumnal red foliage • Ideal shade tree or the best ornamental pear for pleaching For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet

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botanical name	Cornus kousa
height x width	4m x 3m
features	Dense green foliage and tiered branches, the flower heads with large pure-white bracts appear, each bract ending in an acute point followed by red fruit
conditions	Sun to part shade in rich well-drained soil
landscape use	Specimen, group planting, general garden planting

Other Common Names	Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear
Origin	China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Plant Type	Tree
Leaf Drop	Deciduous
Sunshine	Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
Tolerances	Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Salt Sensitive, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
pH	Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Water Requirement	Moderate
Fertilise Me	April, March, November, October, September
Fertilizer Frequency	Bi-annually
Best time to plant	All Year
Planting Distance	4-5m apart
Max Height	9m
Max Width	7m
Growth Speed	Moderate
Prune Me	Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
Size Maintained at	5m
Flowering	Yes
Flower Colour	White
Flowering Time	November, October, September
Fragrance	Strong
Foliage Colour	Green
Autumn Colour	Red
Fruit / Seed	Yes – Non-edible
Fruiting Time	December, January
Attracts	Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Toxic To	Children
Uses	Fenceline, Shade Tree, Hedging & Screening