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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Native to Japan and Korea, Cornus kousa is a large shrub or tree with two good seasons of interest. In early summer it bears white bracts with tiny flowers in the centre, set against the green leaves, and in autumn the leaves flare bronze and crimson. In a good year there will also be strawberry-like pink fruit in autumn.

Grow Cornus kousa in rich soil with well-rotted compost, in full sun to partial shade. It's an ideal choice for a small garden.

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Cornus and wildlife

Cornus has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Cornus poisonous?

Cornus has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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