How to tend a Cornus kousa

Also known as: Benthamia japonica Siebold & Zucc., Benthamia kousa (Bürger ex Hance) Nakai, Benthamidia japonica (Siebold & Zucc.) H.Hara, Cynoxylon japonicum (Siebold & Zucc.) Nakai, Cynoxylon kousa (Bürger ex Hance) Nakai, Dendrobenthamia japonica (Siebold & Zucc.) Hutch.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Put in sunny places, grows in places with scattered light

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Cornaceae, Dendrobenthamia
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, fruiting period September-October
Flower colors
yellow white, yellow, fruit color red
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