Planting and Growing kousa 'Big Apple'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep weekly root watering during extended hot dry summer weather |
| 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 | Ornamental tree slow release feed applied once each early spring year |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water kousa 'Big Apple'?
Deep weekly root watering during extended hot dry summer weather
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for kousa 'Big Apple'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for kousa 'Big Apple'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for kousa 'Big Apple'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for kousa 'Big Apple'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize kousa 'Big Apple'?
Ornamental tree slow release feed applied once each early spring year
Learn more →How to Prune kousa 'Big Apple'?
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 kousa 'Big Apple'?
Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings or grafting
Learn more →How to Transplant kousa 'Big Apple'?
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Learn more →How to Care for kousa 'Big Apple' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant kousa 'Big Apple'?
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 kousa 'Big Apple'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest kousa 'Big Apple'?
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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 kousa 'Big Apple'
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