Cornus kousa 'Teutonia'
cornus kousa 'Teutonia'
This small, bushy tree boasts ovate leaves that transform into a rich reddish-purple in autumn. Midsummer ushers in clusters of delicate...
12 litre pot | 1.6m tall
£199.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
This small, bushy tree boasts ovate leaves that transform into a rich reddish-purple in autumn. Midsummer ushers in clusters of delicate white flowers surrounded by large, showy bracts, evolving from creamy white to a soft pink. These give way to reddish-pink strawberry-like fruits in autumn. 'Teutonia' is a true connoisseur's choice, offering a stunning display of late spring blossoms and captivating autumn foliage, making graceful, compact additions to Japanese gardens and mixed shrub borders. Thriving in fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil, it's unsuitable for shallow, chalky soils.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Cornus kousa Teutonia:
Incorporate a quantity of composted pine needles or well-rotted leaf mould when planting. Requires minimal pruning.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
