White Fountain

Cornus kousa

White Fountain is a Chinese flowering dogwood, named for its large creamy-white flower-like bracts. In late spring these weigh down the branches, creating a cascading fountain effect.

The flowers are followed in late summer by small red/pink edible fruitlets, which look a bit like small raspberries, and contain allegedgely-beneficial anthocyanins.

In autumn the leaves turn from green to orange to dull red.

The bark may start to peel attractively as the tree ages.

White Fountain flowering dogwood trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

2-year pot-grown tree £80.00
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)

Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 24th February.

How to grow

Like most dogwoods, White Fountain is a small tree, which will eventually reach 3m-6m / 10ft-20ft depending on local conditions.

White Fountain characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive tree / plantAttractive barkAutumn foliage colour
Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
SunlightTolerates shadePrefers full sun
PruningDo not prune
Growth rateAverage
Flower colourWhite
Flowering monthMayJune
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
Fruit colourPink
Fruit persistenceFruit drops when ripe
BarkBrown - light
Annual cycleDeciduous

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This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 30-Jun-2023.

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