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Heart Throb® Chinese Dogwood
Cornus kousa 'Schmred'
Pronunciation: KOR-nus KOO-sa
SKU #40200
Attractive horizontal tiers of branches help make this small deciduous tree popular. Showy clusters of deep rosy pink flowers followed in fall by large, red, raspberry like fruits that will attract birds. Blue-green foliage turns an outstanding dark red in the fall. Attractive mottled, exfoliating bark on mature trees. Deciduous.
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Upright growth, 15 to 30 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide.
We no longer grow this plant
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Holly (Ilex) |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Flower Color | Pink |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Holly (Ilex) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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We no longer grow this plant
We no longer grow this plant
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.