4ft 'Miss Satomi' Japanese Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa | 4.5L Pot
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- Enjoy a stunning seasonal display as wavy green leaves with a maroon tint mature to vibrant crimson, then blaze into bright red for autumn.
- In late spring, large creamy-white flower bracts emerge, blushing with soft pink at the edges, followed by edible, strawberry-like red fruits.
- A robust and low-maintenance tree, it grows into an attractive, broadly conical shape.
- Its compact size, reaching just 2.5-3m, makes it a perfect choice for smaller gardens or as a feature in a mixed border.
- Provides year-round interest with its ever-changing foliage, flowers, and fruit.
- Proud recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, a mark of quality and reliability.
- Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage a strong, bushy habit and a beautiful shape from the start.
- Species: Dogwood
- Features: Autumn colour, Deer resistant, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
- Foliage Colour: Green, Purple, Red
- Flower Colour: Large white flower bracts flushed with soft pink
- Flowering Season: Early spring, Summer (May, June)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Habit: Bushy
- Spread: Spreads approx 2m
- Hardiness: H6 - Hardy in most parts of the UK, even in severe winters, down to -15 degrees. Shouldn't need winter protection.
- Pest & Disease: This tree is generally unaffected by pests and diseases and has excellent resistance to anthracnose.
- Planting Time: March, April, May
- Soil Type: Prefers loamy, neutral to acid soil but will grow in any soil as long as it is well drained. If your soil is heavier, mix in some perlite or horticultural grit during planting, to help with drainage.
- Spacing: Plant 2m apart to allow for spreading.
- Watering: Water the tree regularly throughout the growing season. The tree is drought tolerant once established, and also tolerant of flooding.
- Feeding: After planting, add some slow release, general purpose fertiliser and mulch around the tree. Replace the mulch and feed annually in spring to help the plant maintain its growth and health.
- Pruning: Pruning group 1 - minimal pruning. Trim out any damaged, diseased or crossing branches when the tree is dormant in late winter or early spring, to maintain a healthy framework.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: This tree is supplied in a 4.5L Poly-Pot. Poly-Pots use 70% less plastic than traditional pots and can be recycled easily.
- Height on Arrival: Depending on the time of year, your tree will arrive at a height between 90-120cm including pot.
- Eventual Height: This tree typically reaches a height of 2.5-3m within 10 years unless pruned.
Highlights
- Enjoy a stunning seasonal display as wavy green leaves with a maroon tint mature to vibrant crimson, then blaze into bright red for autumn.
- In late spring, large creamy-white flower bracts emerge, blushing with soft pink at the edges, followed by edible, strawberry-like red fruits.
- A robust and low-maintenance tree, it grows into an attractive, broadly conical shape.
- Its compact size, reaching just 2.5-3m, makes it a perfect choice for smaller gardens or as a feature in a mixed border.
- Provides year-round interest with its ever-changing foliage, flowers, and fruit.
- Proud recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, a mark of quality and reliability.
- Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage a strong, bushy habit and a beautiful shape from the start.
Variety Specifications
- Species: Dogwood
- Features: Autumn colour, Deer resistant, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
- Foliage Colour: Green, Purple, Red
- Flower Colour: Large white flower bracts flushed with soft pink
- Flowering Season: Early spring, Summer (May, June)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Habit: Bushy
- Spread: Spreads approx 2m
- Hardiness: H6 - Hardy in most parts of the UK, even in severe winters, down to -15 degrees. Shouldn't need winter protection.
- Pest & Disease: This tree is generally unaffected by pests and diseases and has excellent resistance to anthracnose.
Planting & Care
- Planting Time: March, April, May
- Soil Type: Prefers loamy, neutral to acid soil but will grow in any soil as long as it is well drained. If your soil is heavier, mix in some perlite or horticultural grit during planting, to help with drainage.
- Spacing: Plant 2m apart to allow for spreading.
- Watering: Water the tree regularly throughout the growing season. The tree is drought tolerant once established, and also tolerant of flooding.
- Feeding: After planting, add some slow release, general purpose fertiliser and mulch around the tree. Replace the mulch and feed annually in spring to help the plant maintain its growth and health.
- Pruning: Pruning group 1 - minimal pruning. Trim out any damaged, diseased or crossing branches when the tree is dormant in late winter or early spring, to maintain a healthy framework.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: This tree is supplied in a 4.5L Poly-Pot. Poly-Pots use 70% less plastic than traditional pots and can be recycled easily.
- Height on Arrival: Depending on the time of year, your tree will arrive at a height between 90-120cm including pot.
- Eventual Height: This tree typically reaches a height of 2.5-3m within 10 years unless pruned.
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