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Cornus capitata

Cornus capitata

Product number: 651500
Origin: Southwest China, Himalayas
Latin: Cornus capitata

Rarely do you find such a beautifully flowering shrub within the dogwood family. I have seen them grow into small trees in gardens, although a harsh winter can be fatal. Cultivation in large pots is also possible (keep an eye on them in winter). The plant forms evergreen, lance-shaped leaves and flowers wonderfully with large, waxy, cream-coloured inflorescences. Sometimes a pink tint develops. After flowering, the next surprise: pink-red strawberry-shaped fruits! In the garden, this shrub grows into a small tree of 2.5 m high in 10 years. The fruits are edible, although sometimes bitter.

Names:
Latin: Cornus capitata
Dutch: Chinese Kornoelje
English: Evergreen Dogwood, Himilayan Strawberry Tree

Sowing method: All year round. The seeds have a deep dormancy, which can last 1.5 to 2 years. First, pour hot water (that has been off the boil for 5 minutes) over the seeds. Then, sow them in a pot with clean cocopeat mixed with silver sand. Keep the seeds warm for 6 weeks, then place them in the refrigerator for 12 weeks. Repeat this temperature change several times, then simply place the pot outdoors in the shade. Keep the soil well-moistened and allow it to experience winter.

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