Karensusan63's Garden
Flowering Dogwood
Genus: Cornus.
Species: Cornus kousa.
Named after the grand daughter of a Japanese nurseryman, Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' is an exceptionally free flowering selection with masses of large, rich-pink flower bracts in June. On occasions white flowers may be borne, sometimes on the north side of the plant whilst the south facing aspect has pink flowers.
The leaves are bright green, turning shades of red and orange before falling in autumn. After flowering, large ornamental red /or yellow fruit can be produced in a hot summer. A stunning garden plant!
Hardiness: Hardy
Flowering Period: June.
Habit: Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' grows to be a large shrub or eventually spreading small tree.
Height: up to 5 m (16 ft).
Spread: 6 m ( 20 ft).
This is a very young tree, growing in the back left corner of the garden. It hasn't flowered yet, but give it a year or two. Cornus doesn't respond well to being moved.
