kousa 'Blue Shadow'

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A vigorous shrub or small tree up to 9m in height. Foliage has an appealing deep blue-green sheen. Large creamy-white, elegant, shapely bracts surround a small central cluster of flowers which last thoughout summer. Strawberry-like fruits form in autumn and leaves show red, orange and purple colouring.

Scientific classification

Species: kousa 'Blue Shadow' (Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow')
Genus: Cornus
Family: Cornaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Summer · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of kousa 'Blue Shadow'

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Quick identification of kousa 'Blue Shadow'

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kousa 'Blue Shadow' care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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.