Cornus kousa 'China Girl' – Cornus kousa 'China Girl'

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Cornus kousa 'China Girl' – Cornus kousa 'China Girl'

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Grows from a shrub into a multi-stemmed tree up to about 8 m, with a broad, vase-shaped crown. The leaf is dark green on top and blue-green on the underside. Leaf margin slightly undulate. The autumn colour is purplish red. Each flower head is surrounded by four large bracts that slightly overlap each other. The bracts turn from whitish green to creamy white and do not turn pink on blossoming. The red fruits, about 2.5 cm in size, are yielded profusely. The plant is shallow rooting with a fibrous root system and requires humic soil, which is not too dry. ‘China Girl’ has been cultivated since around 1910, but to distinguish it from C. kousa var. chinensis it was decided to give the plant this cultivar name in 1978.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
Availability
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Specifications
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Height
8 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
broad vase-shaped, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
bark grey, slightly flaking
Leaf
Ovate to oval, dark green, 8 - 12 cm, autumn colour purplish red
Autumn colour
red, purple
Flowers
greenish-yellow in heads, bright white bracts, May/June
Fruits
strawberry-like, compound drupe, red, Ø circa 2.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well-drained soils
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Proefstation voor de Boomkwekerij, Boskoop, Netherlands, 1978
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind broad vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green May average growing Conspicuous bloom all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Cornus kousa 'China Girl'

Cornus kousa 'China Girl' can eventually reach a height of 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cornus kousa 'China Girl' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Cornus kousa 'China Girl' turn red, purple in autumn.

The right time to plant Cornus kousa 'China Girl' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cornus kousa 'China Girl' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Cornus kousa 'China Girl' blooms in may.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.