Botanical name
Cornus kousa var. chinensis ‘China Girl’
Other names
Chinese dogwood ‘China Girl’
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
‘China Girl’ _ ‘China Girl’ is a deciduous shrub or small tree with ovate green leaves that turn orange in autumn . In early summer, it bears heads of small flowers surrounded by creamy white bracts which may be followed by strawberry-like fruits in autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Upright
COLOUR
Flower
Cream in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer; Red, Orange in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Cornus kousa var. chinensis ‘China Girl’ (Chinese dogwood ‘China Girl’ ) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2m after 10 -20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Roof terrace
Cultivation
Plant in most soils in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
