Japanese cornelian cherry 'Kintoki'
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Kintoki' is a large shrub or small tree with attractive, peeling, warm brown bark and larger than average sulphur-yellow flower clusters, very freely produced in late winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- Japanese cornelian cherry 'Kintoki' (Cornus officinalis 'Kintoki')
- Genus
- Cornus
- Family
- Cornaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Japanese cornelian cherry 'Kintoki'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Japanese cornelian cherry 'Kintoki'
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Japanese cornelian cherry 'Kintoki' 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
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningLittle 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
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
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