kousa 'Mount Fuji'

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A deciduous shrub with oval-shaped, dark green foliage and masses of unusally compact white and pink blushed flowers (bracts) which appear in the summer. Quality of flowering may depend on the previous years summer weather

kousa 'Mount Fuji'

Scientific classification

Species
kousa 'Mount Fuji' (Cornus kousa 'Mount Fuji')
Genus
Cornus
Family
Cornaceae
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Toxicity
Shrubs · Trees
Plant type
2.5-4 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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kousa 'Mount Fuji'

Distribution of kousa 'Mount Fuji'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of kousa 'Mount Fuji'

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kousa 'Mount Fuji' care guide

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

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings or grafting

Growing

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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Common pests and 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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