Cornus kousa Bonfire

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Cornus kousa Bonfire, Cornus Bonfire

Cornus kousa Bonfire features large and showy, white flowers in spring which are followed by red berries in autumn. The glossy foliage is variegated yellow and dark green, and complements the flowers nicely. As autumn progresses the leaves develop impressive shades of red and orange before falling. It grows with a vase shape to about 5 m tall and 4 m wide. Cornus kousa Bonfire is commonly grown as a specimen and is great for including in a mixed planting, planting to border an entranceway, using in avenue plantings, maintaining in a courtyard garden, or including in a cottage garden.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	4.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Avenues, 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	Cornus kousa Bonfire, Cornus Bonfire

Cornus kousa Bonfire Details

Cornus kousa Bonfire is a small and popular, deciduous tree grown for its impressive flowering and attractive form. Large and showy, white flowers adorn the tree in spring and are followed by red berries in autumn. The glossy foliage is variegated yellow and dark green, and complements the flowers nicely. As autumn progresses the leaves develop impressive shades of red and orange before falling. It grows with a vase shape to about 5 m tall and 4 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained, moderately sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and short periods of dry. Cornus kousa Bonfire is commonly grown as a specimen and is great for including in a mixed planting, planting to border an entranceway, using in avenue plantings, maintaining in a courtyard garden, or including in a cottage garden.