The dark foliage and soft pink blossoms create a harmonious and alluring blend
Very acidic and chalk soils should be avoided
They are also a great choice for drying or canning
woody shrub (so-called
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' is tolerant of most soil types
Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' Japanese Dogwood - 3lt Mimosa The dark foliage and softCornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' is a medium sized, spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree with tan and grey peeling bark and ovate, glossy, dark green leaves, deep red and purple in autumn. Four deep pink bracts surround the centre cluster of tiny greenish flowers blooming in May and June. Flowers are followed by pink, strawberry like, ornamental fruits attractive to birds. Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' likes fertile, rich, slightly acidic, medium moisture,