Cornus k Heart Throb #7
Cornus k Heart Throb #7
Heart Throb™ Kousa Dogwood
Showy flowers
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Rounded, tiered deciduous small tree. Blooms in early summer with huge showy, deep rosy pink flowers which last several weeks followed by edible, red, raspberry shaped fruits. Foliage is lustrous and dark green, becoming scarlet in the fall. Slow growing. Attracts birds. Deer resistant. Attractive mottled, exfoliating bark shows on mature trees.
Botanical Name- Cornus kousa 'Schmred'
Pronunciation- KOR-nus KOO-suh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 10 ft
Mature Height- 30 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, acidic soil, enriched with peat moss
Current Size- #7
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Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds (cardinals, bluebirds)
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C44
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering to remove dead or crossing branches. Provide moderate water and partial shade for best blooms. Apply an acid-based fertilizer in spring if soil is alkaline.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering in summer if needed. Remove crossing or damaged branches to maintain open form.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for younger plants. Amend clay soil with compost for better root development.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Dogwood anthracnose, powdery mildew
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