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Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Tuesday, 11th June 2024 - Cornus kousa

 I have another story for you...

Many years ago, when both my mum and dad were alive, ( I miss them very much) I went on a coach trip with them to Wisley. I saw the most amazing tree in flower with huge creamy blooms. It was a Cornus kousa. I did some research back home and found it was a very very expensive tree to buy but you could buy seeds. Over thirty years ago I bought a packet of seeds. Five germinated. These tiny plants came with me to our new home in Benenden. Four died. Only one survived and now it is a glorious tree in our garden. This year it is covered in huge blooms. It has become a bit of a monument to my parents. 


Cornus kousa 
Pen and watercolour
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