Cornus kousa 'National'

An unusual vase-shaped large shrub or very small tree once established, Cornus kousa 'National' has masses of large, creamy-white flower bracts in early summer once established. The flower bracts are followed by eye-catching red fruit in late summer (in a hot year). The leaves bronze-green initially, dark green in summer, turning orange and purple-red before falling in autumn.

Cornus kousa 'National' will usually produce its best display of flower bracts if planted in a position with plenty of sun.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering Period: June.
• Flower Colour: Creamy white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Cornus kousa 'National' grows to be a vase-shaped large shrub or eventually small tree.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft).
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft).

• Notes: The flowering of Cornus kousa 'National' is somewhat dependant upon the previous years summer weather. After a long hot summer, the following years flowering will be magnificent and after a cold, wet summer the following years flowering will be poor or sporadic.