Cornus kousa ‘var. chinensis’
$679.99
Cornus kousa var. chinensis Claudia is a small upright tree with cream summer bracts, pink fruit, and red-orange fall foliage.
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Description
Cornus kousa var. chinensis Claudia is a small upright Chinese dogwood that matures about 13 to 26 feet tall and wide. In early summer, tight clusters of greenish flowers are framed by four broad, overlapping cream bracts that develop pink tinges as they age. Deep pink, strawberry-like fruit follows, and the ovate leaves turn red and orange in fall.
Grow Claudia in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained acidic or neutral soil in full sun or partial shade. Its bushy form suits cottage gardens, woodland plantings, and low-maintenance mixed borders. The fruit follows the species pattern and is technically edible, although it is commonly left for birds.
Additional information
| Height | 13 ft – 26 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 13 ft – 26 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Cornus kousa 'Claudia', Cornus kousa 'var. chinensis', Cornus kousa Claudia, Cornus kousa Claudine |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower summer | Green, Pink, Cream |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Low maintenance planting, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Tree |
| Use for | Butterfly-Friendly, Bird-Friendly, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Chinese Dogwood Claudia |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23030687, CORKO1255G, CORKOC003G, CORKOCTF0150BB, CORKOCTF050WB, 202017094, 202066556 |
| Cultivation | Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained to well-drained acidic or neutral soil in full sun or partial shade. Avoid hot, dry conditions and prune only when necessary. |
| Usps | Cream bracts develop distinctive pink tinges as they age., Deep pink fruit and red-orange fall foliage extend seasonal interest., An upright small tree with layered cream-to-pink summer bracts. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings or by grafting. |
| Pests | Generally pest-free, but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale. |
| Diseases | May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus. |
| Pruning | Routine pruning is usually unnecessary; follow RHS pruning group 1 and remove only unwanted, damaged, or crossing growth. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil evenly moist while the tree establishes, but maintain good drainage and avoid hot, dry conditions. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade in an east-, south-, or west-facing position. |