Cornus capitata Ogisu 93333

An excellent form of this highly prized evergreen from the Himalaya and China, making a small tree or sometimes a large shrub. Four large conspicuous, softest cream-yellow bracts per flower cover the branches in June, followed by a mass of pendulous edible red strawberry-like fruit in October. From a relatively recent introduction from Leibo, Sichuan, China and fully hardy (to way below -10c near here, 2009/10 winters), unlike the old Himalayan stock in cultivation. Flower heads to 10cm across with overlapping bracts.

£45.00