Plants in genus cornus
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief'
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' is a deciduous tree native to the United States, known for its blush red spring flowers and glossy red drupe berries in fall. It grows up to 25 feet tall and wide, with purplish crimson fall foliage. This tree provides food and shelter for birds.
Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'
Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub with golden yellow branches and minimal white summer flowers. It is native to North America and thrives in wet, swampy areas. This deer-resistant plant attracts pollinators and grows best in USDA zones 2-8, requiring annual pruning for vibrant colors.
Cornus kousa
Cornus kousa is a small deciduous tree native to East Asia, known for its white blossoms in early spring and dark red berries in fall. The tree's dark green foliage turns reddish-purple in autumn, and its colorful bark adds winter interest. It grows 15 to 25 feet tall and is drought-tolerant, thriving in full sun to partial shade. The tree's edible fruit is similar to persimmons, and it is resistant to dogwood anthracnose disease.
Cornus sericea
Cornus sericea, commonly known as Red Osier Dogwood, is a deciduous shrub native to North America, notable for its striking bright red stems. It produces yellowish-white flowers in late spring to early summer, followed by white berries in early fall. The dark green leaves transform into a vibrant red or crimson in the fall. This shrub thrives in USDA zones 2-9 and is adaptable to wet soils, making it ideal for erosion control along waterways. It can grow up to 6-10 feet tall and 5-8 feet wide, with a growth rate of up to 2 feet per year. Red Osier Dogwood is deer resistant and provides food and cover for various wildlife. It is tolerant of both full sun and partial shade and can withstand drought once established. The plant spreads by underground stolons and is often used in landscaping for its ornamental value and ecological benefits.
Cornus florida
Cornus florida, or flowering dogwood, is a deciduous tree with pink spring blossoms and bright red autumn foliage. It provides year-round interest and is an important food source for birds.
Cornus kousa 'Milky Way'
Cornus kousa 'Milky Way' is a dogwood variety known for its showy spring flowers and red berries that mature in summer. The berries are edible with a custard-like consistency. This tree grows 15-20 feet tall and wide, is cold-hardy, disease-resistant, and features exfoliating, mottled bark in winter.
Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'
Cornus sericea 'Cardinal', commonly known as Red Twig Dogwood, is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its striking red stems in winter. It produces fragrant white flowers in late spring, attracting pollinators and songbirds, and its dark green leaves turn a vibrant red-purple in fall. This shrub can grow up to 10 feet tall and wide, thriving in USDA zones 2-7, and is adaptable to both well-drained and wet sites. It is deer-resistant and effective for erosion control on slopes or stream banks. The plant is extremely cold hardy and was developed by the University of Minnesota in 1986.
Cornus canadensis 'Red Gnome'
Cornus canadensis 'Red Gnome' is a compact shrub offering year-round color. It features white flowers in spring, white berries in summer, burgundy foliage in fall, and red stems in winter.
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima', or red twig dogwood, is known for its white-edged leaves and clusters of white flowers. This plant provides year-round interest and is suitable for both sun and shade.
Cornus kousa 'Rutpink'
Cornus kousa 'Rutpink' is a tree with deep fuchsia-pink bracts and crimson-red, strawberry-like summer fruits. Its burgundy-red fall foliage adds seasonal interest, and it is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. This tree grows 20-25 feet tall and is disease and deer resistant, preferring well-drained acidic soil.
Cornus amomum
Cornus amomum, also known as silky dogwood, is a native deciduous shrub that can reach a mature height of 6-8 feet. It features greenish-white flower clusters in spring and berry-like drupes that turn blue in fall. This shrub is an important host plant for Azure butterflies and provides winter browse for deer and rabbits. Thriving in moist areas, it is adaptable to full sun and full shade, making it suitable for hedgerows, windbreaks, and erosion control.
Cornus alba
Cornus alba is a fast-growing, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub known for its vibrant year-round color. Native to Asia, it features green foliage and yellowish-white flowers in spring, followed by bluish-white berries in mid-summer. In fall, its leaves turn purple-red, and in winter, its stems become a striking coral-red. This shrub thrives in moist conditions and can tolerate soggy soil, making it useful for erosion control. It is resistant to rabbits and deer and grows well in USDA zones 3 and up, preferring full sun to part shade. Pruning is best done in late winter.
Cornus alternifolia
Cornus alternifolia, native to Eastern North America, is known for its tiered horizontal branches and fragrant spring flowers. It produces blue-black fruit in late summer and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. This fast-growing tree prefers cool, moist, acidic soils and partial shade.
Cornus drummondii
Cornus drummondii, commonly known as roughleaf dogwood, is a deciduous shrub or small tree with textured green foliage and star-shaped blooms. It produces ornamental white berries that provide nectar for pollinators and food for migrating birds. This plant is known for its great fall color and textured gray-brown bark in winter. It grows 8 to 15 feet in height and width, thriving in moist woodlands and along streams.
Cornus sericea 'Isanti'
Cornus sericea 'Isanti' is a dwarf red-stemmed dogwood known for its fragrant white flowers in spring and vibrant red stems in winter. It attracts butterflies and birds and is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8. This shrub is excellent for erosion control and tolerates a variety of soil conditions.
Cornus sericea 'Silver And Gold'
Cornus sericea 'Silver And Gold' is an ornamental shrub with yellow winter stems and silvery green leaves edged in creamy white. It produces creamy white flower clusters and whitish drupes in late summer. This cold-hardy plant thrives in medium to wet soils and is tolerant of swampy conditions.
Cornus kousa 'Little Poncho'
Cornus kousa 'Little Poncho' is a small tree with horizontal tiered branches and creamy white blooms in spring. It attracts butterflies and features dark green leaves in summer, turning scarlet red in fall. The tree produces raspberry-red fruits enjoyed by songbirds and has textured gray bark in winter.
Cornus kousa 'Elizabeth Lustgarten'
Cornus kousa 'Elizabeth Lustgarten' is a weeping dogwood with arching branches and four white bracts surrounding a greenish central flower. It produces edible fruit and attracts birds and pollinators. This tree grows 12-15 feet tall and prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
Cornus kousa 'National'
Cornus kousa 'National' is an early blooming dogwood tree with upright white flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It has a vase-shaped habit and grows 20-25 feet tall and wide. In the fall, its leaves turn crimson, burgundy, and red, while red raspberry-shaped berries provide food for birds. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9 and prefers full sun to partial shade with well-drained acidic soil. Its disease resistance and seasonal interest make it a popular choice for gardens.
Cornus florida 'Super Princess'
Cornus florida 'Super Princess' is a dogwood tree with brilliant white spring flowers and red and purple fall foliage. It attracts butterflies and produces red fruits for birds.