Cornus kousa var. chinensis
Re: Cornus Kousa not "flowering"
ELAINE HUTSON
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You do not prune a tree for the first 3-5 years, it needs to develop some scaffolding limbs, only then can you start removing weak growth, criss cross branches etc. I prune mine in Fall. I also notice that mine blooms prolifically every alternate year, its not shabby every alternate year either.
Posted: Sunday 29th of July 2012 11:36 PM
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How do you prune your Cornus Kousa? It only needs deadwood removing and if you prune is too hard this could be a cause.
Posted: Sunday 29th of July 2012 09:02 PM
Cornus Kousa not "flowering"
Shoot User
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I planted one of these about three years ago and had a couple of the white bracts the first year but nothing since then. It is planted according to requirements on Shoot ( ticks in all boxes). Any one any thoughts on why this might be?
Thanks
Maggie
Thanks
Maggie
Posted: Sunday 29th of July 2012 03:19 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 09:57 PM
Re: Re: Discolouration
Shoot User
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Hi Kathy,
Thank you for that, I think it is in a suitable spot from the information given. The weather has been dry and warm for this time of year ( south Bucks). I can't really say I know how much to water it? It is not in a container.
I was surprised to see it flower this early (late April/May), there where 3 flowers, same as those pictured. Would this be down to the weather also?
Shell
Thank you for that, I think it is in a suitable spot from the information given. The weather has been dry and warm for this time of year ( south Bucks). I can't really say I know how much to water it? It is not in a container.
I was surprised to see it flower this early (late April/May), there where 3 flowers, same as those pictured. Would this be down to the weather also?
Shell
Posted: Friday 3rd of June 2011 09:07 AM
Re: Discolouration
Kathy N
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Hi, Shell,
Does the environment in which it is growing match the information on the Cornus kousa var. chinensis page here on Shoot? If so, then sunlight/soil conditions are not the issue. Even though it was planted in autumn, it is still considered a new planting (it takes plants quite some time to establish) and it could simply be that. At this point, it is okay to give it a good feed/mulch. That might just do the trick. I was just wondered how often you water? Not sure where you live, but at this point, if where you live gets fairly regular rainfall, you can stop supplemental watering (unless, of course, it is in a container). I am surprised yours flowered already - usually doesn't happen until summer - has it been unseasonably warm where you are?
Kathy C
Does the environment in which it is growing match the information on the Cornus kousa var. chinensis page here on Shoot? If so, then sunlight/soil conditions are not the issue. Even though it was planted in autumn, it is still considered a new planting (it takes plants quite some time to establish) and it could simply be that. At this point, it is okay to give it a good feed/mulch. That might just do the trick. I was just wondered how often you water? Not sure where you live, but at this point, if where you live gets fairly regular rainfall, you can stop supplemental watering (unless, of course, it is in a container). I am surprised yours flowered already - usually doesn't happen until summer - has it been unseasonably warm where you are?
Kathy C
Posted: Wednesday 1st of June 2011 05:59 PM Last reply: Wednesday 1st of June 2011 06:02 PM
Discolouration
Shoot User
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I planted this tree according to instructions last autumn. The leaves that have emerged so far are green with a yellow tinge at the tip of the leaf. Will this correct itself as it grows or do I have to do something like feed or is it wrong soil type? (of which I have no idea). it has already flowered (3), these had a brown tinge at the edging also. I water regularly.
Posted: Sunday 29th of May 2011 03:41 PM Last reply: Thursday 22nd of February 2024 06:38 PM
Re: Re: Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis
Shoot User
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Hi Kathy, many thanks for your help....Happy gardening.
Posted: Tuesday 14th of September 2010 05:21 AM
Re: Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis
Kathy N
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Hi, Steven,
Yes, they are edible. I've tried them - not too bad but not my first choice of fruit! It has been years since I had one so I can't remember the taste to describe it to you. I think I recall the texture is somewhat like that of a lychee. I do remember that it wasn't repulsive. I also remember my horticulture professor at the time loved them!
Kathy C
Yes, they are edible. I've tried them - not too bad but not my first choice of fruit! It has been years since I had one so I can't remember the taste to describe it to you. I think I recall the texture is somewhat like that of a lychee. I do remember that it wasn't repulsive. I also remember my horticulture professor at the time loved them!
Kathy C
Posted: Friday 10th of September 2010 03:55 AM Last reply: Friday 10th of September 2010 03:57 AM
Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis
Shoot User
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could anyone please tell me if the fruit of the Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis are edible or not?
Posted: Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:01 PM Last reply: Friday 23rd of August 2024 07:00 AM