About
Cornus kousa 'Girard's Dwarf' is a small, deciduous shrub featuring pointed, oval leaves that are dark green, transforming to red and purple hues in the fall. It produces small white flowers that gradually change to pink during spring and summer. In autumn, this plant is adorned with berry-like fruits resembling strawberries, which are also pink in color.
About the genus
Cornus includes a variety of deciduous shrubs and trees, as well as prostrate, woody perennials, some featuring vibrant young stems. The small flowers appear in compact clusters, occasionally accompanied by prominent bracts. Several species display attractive foliage in the fall.
Plant details
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or light shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation
- Pruning
- See pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings or grafting
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose disease