Cornus Elizabeth Lustgarten

Name: Cornus Elizabeth Lustgarten
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 14554r
Price: 361.97 NZD
Availability: InStock

Elizabeth Lustgarten Dogwood, Cornus kousa Elizabeth Lustgarten

Cornus kousa Elizabeth Lustgarten features large and showy, white flowers during spring and summer which are followed by red berries in autumn. It grows with an upright, multi-trunked habit and carries pendulous branches with leaves that are dark green and that develop shades of red in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Cornus Elizabeth Lustgarten makes for an excellent specimen tree and is great for including in mixed plantings, for lining an entranceway, using in a cottage garden, or maintaining in a courtyard garden.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	2.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Elizabeth Lustgarten Dogwood, Cornus kousa Elizabeth Lustgarten

Cornus Elizabeth Lustgarten Details

Cornus kousa Elizabeth Lustgarten is grown for its impressive flowering and attractive form. Large and showy, white flowers adorn the tree from spring through summer and are followed by red berries in autumn which are great for attracting birds. It grows with an upright, multi-trunked habit and carries pendulous branches. The leaves are dark green and develop shades of red in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide, performing best when grown in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and coastal environments. Cornus Elizabeth Lustgarten makes for an excellent specimen tree and is great for including in mixed plantings, for lining an entranceway, using in a cottage garden, or maintaining in a courtyard garden.