kousa 'John Slocock'

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A bushy tree, with a more upright habit than the species, with ascending then spreading branches. Tight clusters of small white flowers are surrounded by four large creamy-white bracts that become blotched pink with age, followed by deep pink fruit in strawberry-like clusters

Scientific classification

Species: kousa 'John Slocock' (Cornus kousa 'John Slocock')
Genus: Cornus
Family: Cornaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of kousa 'John Slocock'

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Quick identification of kousa 'John Slocock'

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kousa 'John Slocock' care guide

Deep periodic root watering, mulch prevents summer heat drought damage
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep periodic root watering, mulch prevents summer heat drought damage

Fertilizing

Ornamental tree granular feed applied single time each early spring yearly

Pruning

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.