kousa  'Moonbeam'

How to Grow and Care for kousa 'Moonbeam'

kousa 'Moonbeam' · Cornus kousa 'Moonbeam'

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or light shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

Watering: Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferredSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing kousa 'Moonbeam'

kousa  'Moonbeam'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub feed once in spring
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or light shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

How to Water kousa 'Moonbeam'?

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for kousa 'Moonbeam'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for kousa 'Moonbeam'?

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What Soil Is Best for kousa 'Moonbeam'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for kousa 'Moonbeam'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize kousa 'Moonbeam'?

Balanced shrub feed once in spring

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How to Prune kousa 'Moonbeam'?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate kousa 'Moonbeam'?

Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings or grafting

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How to Transplant kousa 'Moonbeam'?

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How to Care for kousa 'Moonbeam' in Winter?

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How to Plant kousa 'Moonbeam'?

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or light shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

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How to Repot kousa 'Moonbeam'?

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How to Harvest kousa 'Moonbeam'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose disease

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale

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The Toxicity of kousa 'Moonbeam'

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Attributes of kousa 'Moonbeam'

Plant typeShrubs · Trees
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Cornus kousa 'Moonbeam'
Genus
Cornus
Family
Cornaceae
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