Plant Details

Cornus kousa chinensis

Chinese Dogwood

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General Information

Scientific name: Cornus kousa chinensis
Also known as: Chinese Dogwood

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub
Size: Small, Medium
Height: 10.00 m
Width: 6.00 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Wood

Description

Fruit - can be consumed both raw and cooked. This fruit is sweet and juicy, and is highly appreciated in small quantities due to its delicious flavor and creamy texture. The skin can be quite hard and unpleasant, but the flesh is delightful. During a fruit tasting in various gardens, this fruit received very high ratings from a group of 7 people. The fruit has a diameter of about 2 cm. Young leaves can also be eaten when cooked.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10