Cornus kousa 'Marwood Dawn'

New to us, this is a large deciduous shrub or eventually very small branching tree with beautiful pale to dark pink pink flower bracts in early summer. The leaves are bright green, turning shades of purple and bronze before falling in autumn. After flowering, large ornamental red /or yellow fruit can be produced in a hot summer.

Originally selected at Marwood Hill Gardens in Devon 

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering Period: June - July.
• Flower Colour: Pale to dark pink
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Cornus kousa 'Marwood Dawn' grows to be a large shrub or eventually spreading small tree.
  • Height: up to 4 - 5 m (13 - 16 ft).
  • Spread: 4 - 5 m (13 - 16 ft).

• Notes: The flowering of Cornus kousa 'Marwood Dawn' 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.