Cornus kousa chinensis

Published: September 2009

Cornus kousa chinensis, as the name suggests, originates from China, it can reach up to 7m tall, dark green bracts slowly expand to become a beautiful creamy white, before fading to a red-pink. Mute red berries are produced after flowering, often described as either strawberry like or similar to a raspberry gumball, however they have a charm of their own. The Cornus kousa chinensis continues to stand out, producing gorgeous scarlet autumn foliage. You can see the fruits of the Cornus kousa chinensis at Marks Hall now, where they are planted beyond the Birkett Long Milenium walk.