Cornus kousa 'Rosea' (Rosea Kousa)


Botanical Information

FamilyCornaceae
GenusCornus
Specieskousa
Cultivar'Rosea'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
HeightUp to 7 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionCornus kousa 'Rosea' is a deciduous shrub whose leaves are glossy green with slightly undulating margins and soft cream and pink flowers.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionOvate, glossy green turning red in autumn, margins slightly undulate, pinnate venation (secondary veins paired oppositely).
Flower DescriptionBracts 4, softly textured, cream and pink turning darker pink towards margins, centres are globe-shaped.
Fruit DescriptionStrawberry-like, fleshy.

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