kousa 'Big Apple'

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A vigorous shrub or small tree to 4m in height. Large, leathery, opposite leaves are dull dark green. Prominent, large petal-like bracts up to 14cm diameter form a mass of white. Huge edible red fruits can be 4cm across, hence the name.

Scientific classification

Species: kousa 'Big Apple' (Cornus kousa 'Big Apple')
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 · Summer · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of kousa 'Big Apple'

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Quick identification of kousa 'Big Apple'

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kousa 'Big Apple' care guide

Deep weekly root watering during extended hot dry summer weather
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep weekly root watering during extended hot dry summer weather

Fertilizing

Ornamental tree slow release feed applied once each early spring year

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.