The Kousa Dogwood 'China Girl' (Cornus kousa) is a refined and highly decorative small tree, celebrated for its masses of creamy-white bracts, elegant branching structure, and vibrant autumn foliage. In a multi-stem form, this ornamental tree takes on a sculptural presence, perfect for creating year-round interest with minimal maintenance.
At Tree Heritage Nursery, our Kousa Dogwood Multi-Stem Trees are hand-selected for their strong form and branching, available in a range of sizes to suit modern garden designs, naturalistic schemes, or courtyard focal points.
Growing Conditions
Cornus kousa prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil, enriched with organic matter. It thrives in full sun or dappled shade, and benefits from a sheltered position to protect its showy blooms from late spring frosts. Once established, it is tolerant of most conditions and responds well to minimal pruning.
Where to Position It
Ideal for feature planting in lawns, gravel gardens, or as part of layered borders, the multi-stem Kousa Dogwood brings texture, colour, and lightness to planting designs. It pairs beautifully with woodland-style underplanting or minimalist hard landscaping, offering a dramatic silhouette throughout the seasons.
Flowers, Foliage & Fruit
In late spring to early summer, 'China Girl' is smothered in showy creamy-white bracts (often mistaken for flowers), each surrounding a small, central cluster of true blooms. As the season progresses, these give way to raspberry-like red fruits that add a further ornamental touch. The green, ovate leaves turn spectacular shades of scarlet, orange, and burgundy in autumn, making it a standout tree for seasonal interest.
Size & Growth
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Ultimate Height: 4–6 metres
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Ultimate Spread: 3–5 metres
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Time to Ultimate Size: 10–20 years
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Growth Habit: Gracefully layered, upright and spreading
Delivery
Pallet delivery £70 to most of mainland UK — FREE on orders over £500. One pallet carries up to 5 multi-stem trees or 15 hedging plants and the delivery price is the same however full it is, so it pays to fill your pallet. Kerbside delivery; we’ll contact you to arrange a convenient day. Scottish Highlands & Islands may carry a small surcharge — confirmed before dispatch.
Plant Now or Reserve for Autumn
We deliver all year round — our container-grown stock can be planted in any season (summer planting just needs committed watering). Prefer to plant in autumn, when establishment is easiest? Order now and add a note at checkout — we’ll reserve your plants and deliver when you’re ready.
Planting & Aftercare
Every order includes our planting and establishment notes. The single biggest factor in success is water: new plants need generous, regular watering through their first two growing seasons. Follow the guide and your plants will establish strongly — and we’re on the end of the phone if you need us.
Why Tree Heritage
We’re a working nursery in Hertfordshire, not a reseller. Every plant is selected, grown on and quality-checked by our own team before it leaves the nursery.
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