Planting and Growing Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'?
Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'?
Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
Learn more →How to Prune Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'?
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.
Learn more →How to Propagate Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'?
Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings or grafting
Learn more →How to Transplant Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'?
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or light shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Cornus kousa 'Akatsuki'
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