4ft 'Nicole' Japanese Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa | 4.5L Pot
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- Leaves transition from dark green to vibrant crimson and warm purple in autumn.
- Large, bright white flower bracts (2.5-5cm wide) appear from May to June.
- Produces edible, strawberry-like red fruits in autumn.
- A robust, low-maintenance deciduous tree with a broadly conical, bushy shape.
- Ideal for smaller gardens, reaching a height of 2.5-3m unless pruned.
- Offers stunning visual appeal through every season.
- Expertly pruned before shipping to encourage strong, bushy growth.
- Species: Dogwood
- Features: Autumn colour, Deer resistant, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
- Foliage Colour: Green, Purple, Red
- Flower Colour: Bright white bracts surrounding a small green flowerhead
- Flowering Season: Early spring, Summer
- Flowering Time: May, June
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Habit: Bushy
- Eventual 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.
- 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.
- Pest & Disease Resistance: This tree is generally unaffected by pests and diseases and has excellent resistance to anthracnose.
- Planting Time: March, April, May
- Spacing: Plant 2m apart to allow for spreading.
- Feeding: After planting, add some slow-release, general-purpose fertiliser and mulch around the tree. Replace the mulch and feed annually in spring.
- Watering: Water the tree regularly throughout the growing season. The tree is drought tolerant once established, and also tolerant of flooding.
- 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
- Leaves transition from dark green to vibrant crimson and warm purple in autumn.
- Large, bright white flower bracts (2.5-5cm wide) appear from May to June.
- Produces edible, strawberry-like red fruits in autumn.
- A robust, low-maintenance deciduous tree with a broadly conical, bushy shape.
- Ideal for smaller gardens, reaching a height of 2.5-3m unless pruned.
- Offers stunning visual appeal through every season.
- Expertly pruned before shipping to encourage strong, bushy growth.
Variety Specifications
- Species: Dogwood
- Features: Autumn colour, Deer resistant, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
- Foliage Colour: Green, Purple, Red
- Flower Colour: Bright white bracts surrounding a small green flowerhead
- Flowering Season: Early spring, Summer
- Flowering Time: May, June
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Habit: Bushy
- Eventual 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.
- 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.
- Pest & Disease Resistance: This tree is generally unaffected by pests and diseases and has excellent resistance to anthracnose.
Planting & Care
- Planting Time: March, April, May
- Spacing: Plant 2m apart to allow for spreading.
- Feeding: After planting, add some slow-release, general-purpose fertiliser and mulch around the tree. Replace the mulch and feed annually in spring.
- Watering: Water the tree regularly throughout the growing season. The tree is drought tolerant once established, and also tolerant of flooding.
- 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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