Cornus Kousa ‘China Girl’ also called Kousa dogwood or Japanese dogwood is often regarded as a small deciduous tree or a large deciduous shrub. It is a multi-stemmed flowering tree that holds interest in your garden all year round.
Also, its pointed, elliptical, dark green leaves grow on layered branches to form a canopy of shade and beauty in summer, it provides a contracting beautiful colour in autumn when its leaves turn bright red sometimes with shades of purple and scarlet, while in winter its grey bark contributes an interesting colour to the landscape. In June, it produces a multitude of 4 creamy, white, or yellow-tinted bracts with a cluster of tiny yellow-green flowers at the centre. Pinkish-red fruits are produced in summer after the flowers and if they are not eaten by birds, they persist until autumn.
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How to grow China Girl
Cornus Kousa has a slow to medium growth rate with a vase-shaped habit in its young age before taking on a more rounded form as it develops. It is easy to grow and care for once established and can be propagated by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings.
Luckily, the Cornus Kousa plant is hardier than most other plants in the same genus and is deer resistant as well as generally pest-free.
Where should I position China Girl in my garden?
You can position your Kousa dogwood ‘China girl’ in a South, East, or West-facing position where it can be sheltered and get full sun to partial shade to protect it from the harsh sun and extreme winds.
What kind of soil does China Girl need?
Koursa dogwood will thrive and grow successfully in rich moist but well-drained clay, sand, or loamy soil that is acidic to neutral.
How tall does China Girl grow?
Japanese dogwood ‘China girl’ grows to about 15 to 30 feet in height and spreads to the same size between 20 and 50 years.
Cornus Kousa ‘Chins girl’ is a beautiful specimen plant that can be used to beautify your patio, lawns, like flower or shrub borders, in woodland gardens, informal gardens, and other naturalised areas.
