kousa 'Snowboy'

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A large shrub to about 2.5m having grey-green leaves with broad, white margins, turning pink and red in autumn. In early summer, tight clusters of small, greenish flowers, are surrounded by large white bracts, and followed by edible, deep pink, strawberry-like fruit

Scientific classification

Species: kousa 'Snowboy' (Cornus kousa 'Snowboy')
Genus: Cornus
Family: Cornaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of kousa 'Snowboy'

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Quick identification of kousa 'Snowboy'

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kousa 'Snowboy' 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.