Cornus kousa ‘Robert’s Select’
€195.00
Description
Botanical Name: Cornus kousa ‘Robert’s Select’
Common Name: Kousa Dogwood ‘Robert’s Select’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree (small tree / large shrub)
Position: Full sun to partial shade (sheltered is best)
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil; slightly acidic to neutral
Ultimate Height/Spread: Approx. 4–6m x 3–5m (slow to moderate)
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Foliage: Mid-green leaves, turning rich red and purple tones in autumn
Flowering: Creamy-white bracts in early summer
Hardiness: Hardy in Ireland & the UK
Common Name: Kousa Dogwood ‘Robert’s Select’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree (small tree / large shrub)
Position: Full sun to partial shade (sheltered is best)
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil; slightly acidic to neutral
Ultimate Height/Spread: Approx. 4–6m x 3–5m (slow to moderate)
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Foliage: Mid-green leaves, turning rich red and purple tones in autumn
Flowering: Creamy-white bracts in early summer
Hardiness: Hardy in Ireland & the UK
A beautifully floriferous dogwood for elegant summer colour
Cornus kousa ‘Robert’s Select’ is a refined, reliable choice if you want that classic kousa dogwood look — layered branching, fresh green foliage, and a generous early-summer display of creamy-white bracts that seem to hover above the leaves.
It’s the kind of tree that instantly adds a “designed” feel to a garden without ever looking formal or stiff. Give it a feature spot and it will reward you with a long season of interest: summer flowers, strong structure, and a rich autumn colour show.
Where it thrives best
This dogwood is happiest in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. It doesn’t enjoy extremes — avoid very dry ground and waterlogged sites. A sheltered position helps protect the flowers and keeps foliage looking pristine, especially in windy gardens.
Styling ideas
- Perfect as a focal point in a lawn or at the edge of a border
- Underplant with hydrangeas, ferns, hostas, hellebores and spring bulbs
- Looks stunning against evergreen backdrops for contrast and depth
Caragh Garden Notebook
- Watering: Water well while establishing (first 1–2 seasons), especially in dry spells.
- Mulch: Mulch annually to conserve moisture and keep roots cool.
- Pruning: Minimal — remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches in late winter/early spring.
- Top tip: Morning sun with a little shelter is ideal for strong flowering and great autumn colour.
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