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Cornus kousa 'Madame Butterfly'

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Species with to upward bent petals, like butterflies. The size after 10 years is 250 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

Date taken : 30.09.2005

Common name : Kousa dogwood

Family : Cornaceae

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© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : kwekerij van Ooi

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© picture 5 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Bingerden

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : spreading
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : red
fruit / seed period : august - september
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : the fruits are edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : hardy
special feature spectacular autumn colours