What is Chinese dogwood?
Chinese dogwood is a deciduous tree that comes from East Asia. It is part of the corneal plant family and has a rounded form with elliptical leaves. Chinese dogwood is used as a sample tree or planted in groves. There are several varieties of this tree, including the golden star and the Milky Way. In general, Chinese dogwood is relatively free of maintenance and usually lasts 7-10 years. The Golden Star is one variety of this tree that has a golden strip down through the center of the leaves. Another variety is the Milky Way that has thicker fruit growth than Chinese dogwood. Beni Fuji is a variety that is commonly grown for its red-pink floral documents.
Chinese dogwood is originally from Japan, Korea and China. The tree was first cultivated in 1907 by E. H. Wilson. It is adaptable to the US Department of Agriculture Resistant Zone 5-8. Number Chinese varieties Dogwood were also introduced in other countries. The leaves are 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) long and have hair on the underside of the leaves. In the autumn, the leaves will turn red or red purple.
Small flowers are yellowish green and surrounded by white pointed documents. The flowering period usually begins in June and lasts about six weeks. Bract is 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) long. Green fruits develop after flowers have fallen and gradually ripen to red.
is usually fruit in the shape of raspberry and is edible. The fruit is harvested for its taste taste, which is similar to banana, and the pulp is as custard. Depending on the individual taste, the fruit is raw or cooked.
This tree is used in various ways of landscapes. Like a small shrub, this dogwood looks great as a base, next to the houses. It is also ideal for beautifying empty walls or enhancement of borders. The bark of older trees has appearances and the leaves of autumn are a mixture of colors.
The Chinese variety Dogwood requires fertile soil that is well drained to grow well. As a tree of the parking lot can do dogwoodsunlight. If it is planted in an area with an afternoon shadow, the tree generally does better.