Cornus kousa 'Teutonia'
cornus kousa 'Teutonia'
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average
- Flowering period: June
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
This small, bushy tree boasts ovate leaves that transform into a rich reddish-purple in autumn. Midsummer ushers in clusters of delicate white flowers surrounded by large, showy bracts, evolving from creamy white to a soft pink. These give way to reddish-pink strawberry-like fruits in autumn. 'Teutonia' is a true connoisseur's choice, offering a stunning display of late spring blossoms and captivating autumn foliage, making graceful, compact additions to Japanese gardens and mixed shrub borders. Thriving in fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil, it's unsuitable for shallow, chalky soils.
Incorporate a quantity of composted pine needles or well-rotted leaf mould when planting. Requires minimal pruning.