Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'China Girl' Multistem / RB / 200-250 cm / ---

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'China Girl' (Chinese dogwood 'China Girl') is a member of the Cornaceae family. This deciduous shrub exhibits a bushy growth habit and is characterised by its deciduous foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy (cold winter [-15 to -10ºc]) and is hardy throughout most of the UK, even in severe winters. May not withstand open or exposed sites or central/northerly locations, with many evergreens suffering foliage damage and plants in pots being at increased risk.

When fully mature, Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'China Girl' can reach an ultimate height of 4–8 metres and a spread of 4–8 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers a south–facing, east–facing, or west–facing aspect and a sheltered position. It thrives best in loam or sand soil types and should be placed in full sun or partial shade.