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Cornus kousa 'Gold Star'

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in autumn 2010. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.

Description

Grown for its colourful gold and green variegated leaves, Cornus kousa 'Gold Star' is an exciting foliage plant with pretty creamy white flower bracts in early summer. The variegation takes the form of a roughly central golden strip while the rest of the leaf is a darker green. This is most colourful in spring or early summer with the leaves gradually darkening as they age. A sensational garden plant for a sunny position.

Features

• Common name: Chinese Flowering Dogwood.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering Period: June.
• Flower Colour: Creamy white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large shrub or eventually small tree with a dense, branching crown.
• Height: up to 5 m (16 ft).
• Spread: 5 m (16 ft).
• Notes: The flowering of this Cornus is somewhat dependant upon the previous years summer weather. After a long hot summer, the following years flowering will be magnificent and after a cold, wet summer the following years flowering will be poor or sporadic.
• Supplied Size: rootballed plants