Plants in genus cornus
Cornus sericea 'Prairie Fire'
Cornus sericea 'Prairie Fire' is a multi-stemmed shrub known for its four-season color and winter interest. It features golden-yellow spring leaves, chartreuse summer foliage, and red and orange fall colors. This low-maintenance shrub attracts butterflies and songbirds and is adaptable to various soil conditions.
Cornus alba 'Garden Glow'
Cornus alba 'Garden Glow' is a deciduous shrub known for its striking golden-green foliage that turns red in autumn. It produces white flowers in spring and white berries in summer, making it attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds. This multi-stemmed plant grows to about 4-5 feet in both height and width and is cold hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8. It is adaptable to various conditions, including urban environments, and can thrive in full shade to partial sun. In winter, its scarlet twigs add a splash of color to the landscape.
Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine'
Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine' is a compact tree with a height of 12-15 feet and a spread of 8-10 feet. It features snow-white bracts with greenish-yellow flowers in spring, dark green foliage in summer, and scarlet red leaves in fall. The tree produces glossy red berries that attract birds and is resistant to pests and diseases. It prefers well-drained acidic soil and can tolerate full sun to partial shade.
Cornus sericea 'Alleman's Compact'
Cornus sericea 'Alleman's Compact' is a four-season shrub with white blossoms in May, bright red berries in fall, and red twig color in winter. It grows 4 to 5 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sun and moist soil.
Cornus kousa 'Snow Tower'
Cornus kousa 'Snow Tower' is a small tree that blooms later in spring with white flowers several inches across. It attracts butterflies and pollinators, and its blooms last up to a month. The tree grows 12-15 feet tall and has dark green summer foliage that turns reddish-purple in fall.
Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi'
Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' is a low-growing shrub often used as groundcover, reaching 2-3 feet in height and width. It blooms in spring with small white flowers and produces berries that attract birds. In fall, its leaves turn yellow, revealing striking red twigs in winter. This shrub thrives in moist to wet soil and can tolerate full sun to part shade. It is deer resistant and cold hardy in zones 4-8, making it a resilient choice for various landscapes.
Cornus alba 'Chief Bloodgood'
Cornus alba 'Chief Bloodgood' is a fast-growing shrub with fiery red winter stems and flat white flower clusters in spring. It is smaller than other Red Twigged Dogwoods and features green summer foliage and blue-white berries in fall. This shrub is cold hardy, low maintenance, and seldom damaged by deer, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Cornus sericea 'Baileyi'
Cornus sericea 'Baileyi' is a deciduous shrub known for its striking flame-red stems in winter. It grows quickly to a compact size, making it a popular choice for gardens. In spring, it produces milky-white flowers that attract butterflies, followed by white fruits with a blue tinge that are favored by birds like the American Goldfinch. The foliage transitions from green in spring and summer to a reddish-purple in fall. This shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is cold-resistant and should be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
Cornus florida 'Rubra'
Cornus florida 'Rubra' is a native dogwood with pink blooms that mature to ruby-red. Its leaves turn scarlet, burgundy, and amber in fall, and it produces glossy ruby-red fruits, attracting pollinators and birds.
Cornus kousa 'Purple Haze'
Cornus kousa 'Purple Haze' is a small tree known for its unique purple fall color and white flower bracts that last for weeks. It has exfoliating bark for winter interest and produces edible red fruit loved by birds. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 5-8, with a 15-foot canopy, and requires well-drained acidic soil.
Cornus kousa 'Satomi'
Cornus kousa 'Satomi' is an ornamental tree celebrated for its spring blooms with delicate pink bracts and red berries in late summer and fall. This deciduous tree features foliage that turns deep red in autumn and has grey, peeling bark in winter. It thrives in USDA zones 5 to 9, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained acidic soil. The tree attracts birds and pollinators, making it an excellent choice for enhancing garden biodiversity.
Cornus florida 'Firebird'
Cornus florida 'Firebird' is a small tree celebrated for its variegated foliage and vibrant white and rosy red flowers. It produces striking ruby-red fruits in the fall and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. This tree grows 15-18 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun with some afternoon shade in hotter climates. It requires well-drained, acidic soil and moderate moisture, making it a colorful addition to any garden.
Cornus sericea 'Bud's Yellow'
Cornus sericea 'Bud's Yellow' is a deciduous shrub known for its brilliant yellow stems in winter. It grows up to 8 feet tall and features small white flowers in spring, medium-green foliage in summer, and showy white berries in fall. This cold-hardy shrub thrives in USDA zones 3 to 8 and prefers organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soils. It is pollinator-friendly and supports wildlife, making it a valuable addition to natural landscapes.
Cornus florida 'Appalachian Joy'
Cornus florida 'Appalachian Joy' is a compact dogwood tree with double, pure-white blooms and mildew-resistant foliage. It grows 15-20 feet tall and wide, offering multi-hued fall color and red fruits that attract songbirds. This tree thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers morning sun with afternoon shade in hot climates.
Cornus florida 'Comco No 1'
Cornus florida 'Comco No 1' is a deciduous tree celebrated for its early spring blooms with red bracts that fade to white centers. It grows to a height of 20 to 30 feet and displays attractive maroon foliage in the fall. This tree is cold hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and produces red berries in the fall and winter, which are appealing to birds. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and resistant to pests and diseases.
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess'
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess' is a deciduous tree known for its pure white flower clusters in spring and its ability to attract butterflies and songbirds. This tree features bronzy new growth that turns green, and its foliage transitions to a reddish-purple in the fall. It produces clusters of oval red fruits and can grow up to 30 feet tall and wide. Hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 9, it prefers full sun and well-drained acidic soil, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.