Cornus kousa 'Stellar Pink' is a captivating small flowering tree that enchants with its elegant silhouette and delicate pink bracts that emerge in early summer. This variety is particularly noted for its abundant, overlapping flower bracts that create a stunning "starburst" effect, transforming the landscape into a visual delight during late spring and early summer. The bracts, which start as a soft blush pink, are rounded with a slight point and gradually mature to a near-white hue when exposed to strong sunlight, adding a dynamic quality to the tree's appearance.
As the seasons change, the tree's dark green foliage provides a striking contrast, transitioning to rich shades of red and purple in autumn, further enhancing its ornamental value. One of the appealing aspects of 'Stellar Pink' is its minimal fruit production, which makes it an excellent choice for patios and walkways, ensuring a clean and tidy environment. In its youth, the tree exhibits a vase-shaped form, but as it matures, it gradually adopts a more rounded shape, making it a versatile addition to various garden settings.
This dogwood variety is not only beautiful but also resilient, showing resistance to common diseases such as anthracnose and powdery mildew, which can affect other dogwood species. For optimal growth, it thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soils with moderate moisture levels. 'Stellar Pink' is ideal for specimen planting, woodland gardens, or mixed borders, and it is hardy enough to flourish in most UK gardens, especially when provided with some protection from harsh winter winds. Height: 600 cm (20 ft) Spread: 500 cm (16 ft).
Grow Cornus trees in rich fertile, well drained, neutral to acid soil. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil to improve drainage and soil fertility. Plant dogwood trees in a sunny or semi-shaded position.
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