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Cornus are the most spectacular trees if you are looking for late spring interest! Grown for their profusion of beautiful large flower bracts in late spring and early summer that come in shades of whites and pinks. They are also known as Flowering Dogwoods.

The flowers are very distinctive with four petal-like bracts around the central flower. Some varieties have teardrop shaped leaves and some have a wonderful variegated foliage which turns lovely shades in the autumn. Shortly after flowering, certain varieties such as ‘Chinenis’ and ‘China Girl’ produce small strawberry-like fruits. The fruits are edible and very sweet to taste.

Cornus trees are well suited to smaller gardens or small spaces with their bushy habit and small size. They are easy to grow and maintain so also perfect for beginner gardeners looking to add interest to their garden.

Cornus 'Eddies White Wonder'

Cornus ‘Eddies White Wonder’

Flowering Dogwoods

Small compact upright habit. Large white flowerheads in April and brilliant autumn colour.

Cornus 'Venus'

Cornus ‘Venus’

Flowering Dogwoods

Extremely large brilliant white bracts on slender erect stalks smother the branches in June. A large, hardy, elegant shrub.

Cornus 'Wisley Queen'

Cornus ‘Wisley Queen’

Flowering Dogwoods

Ovate leaves turn red/purple in autumn. Cream flowers in early summer, which age to pink, followed by rose-red fruits.

Cornus ‘Aurora’

Flowering Dogwoods

A vigorous, compact, tree, dark green leaves turn reddish-purple in autumn. White bracts in spring.

Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

Cornus alternifolia ‘Argentea’

Flowering Dogwoods

One of the best silver variegated shrubs, forming a dense bush of 3m. Leaves creamy white margin.

Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows'

Cornus alternifolia ‘Golden Shadows’

Flowering Dogwoods

A graceful, horizontal branching small tree. Striking with its iridescent lime-green leaves, broadly edged in gold.

Cornus controversa 'Variegata'

Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’

Flowering Dogwoods

Striking silver margined leaves displayed on horizontal branches. Clusters of creamy flowers in May.

Cornus florida

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwoods

North American Flowering Dogwood. Dark green foliage. Pure white bracts. Rich autumn colour. Height after 10yr 4m/13ft.

Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Princess’

Flowering Dogwoods

Fine profuse form with white bracts flowering at an early age. Leaves emerge burgundy later turning forest green.

Cornus florida 'Daybreak'

Cornus florida ‘Daybreak’

Flowering Dogwoods

Pure white bracts with green centres. Variegated leaves, good autumn colour. Height after 10yr 4m/13ft.

Cornus florida 'Rainbow'

Cornus florida ‘Rainbow’

Flowering Dogwoods

Handsome yellow marginal leaves with pure white bracts. Rich autumn colour. Height after 10yr 3m

Cornus florida 'Sunset'

Cornus florida ‘Sunset’

Flowering Dogwoods

New growth pinkish-red maturing to green with wavy yellow margins. Red bracts and red/purple autumn colour.

Cornus florida 'White Cloud'

Cornus florida ‘White Cloud’

Flowering Dogwoods

Large snow white bracts similar and as impressive as ‘Cloud Nine’. Height after 10 yrs up to 4m/13ft.

Cornus florida rubra

Cornus florida rubra

Flowering Dogwoods

Generic name for various red and pink bract forms. Flowers are pink to red. Height after 10 years 4m/13ft.

Cornus kousa Beni Fuji

Cornus kousa ‘Beni Fuji’

Flowering Dogwoods

Profusion of light pink bracts which go a deeper pink as they age. Green, ribbed leaves, turn red and purple in autumn

Cornus kousa 'Melanie'

Cornus kousa ‘Melanie’

Flowering Dogwoods

Narrow, green leaves edged golden-white then pink and red in autumn. Dainty, white flower bracts in summer

Cornus kousa 'Milky Way'

Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’

Flowering Dogwoods

Small flowering tree/large shrub with abundant creamy white flowers and showy fruit, which birds love.

Cornus kousa ‘Rosemoor Pink’

Flowering Dogwoods

Small tree or large shrub covered in pink flower bracts in May/June. Glossy green leaves in summer.

Cornus kousa 'Rosy Teacups'

Cornus kousa ‘Rosy Teacups’

Flowering Dogwoods

This hybrid dogwood has masses of bright rosy pink large flowers in May/June. Striking, red autumn foliage.

Cornus kousa 'Schmetterling'

Cornus kousa ‘Schmetterling’

Flowering Dogwoods

A fine upright form with brightly coloured young stems. Tiny green flowers surrounded by large, white bracts.

Cornus kousa 'Teutonia'

Cornus kousa ‘Teutonia’

Flowering Dogwoods

Large creamy white bracts turn pale pink as it ages followed by red fruits in late summer. Purple-red autumn colour.

Cornus kousa 'White Fountain'

Cornus kousa ‘White Fountain’

Flowering Dogwoods

Pure white bracts weigh down the branches, justifying the name. Red autumn foliage with pink and gold tints.

Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’

Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’

Flowering Dogwoods

Leaves turn purple and deep red in autumn. Large, rich pink flower bracts in June, followed by rosy-pink ornamental fruits.

Cornus kousa ‘Wietings Select’

Flowering Dogwoods

Creamy white bracts turn pale pink as they age. Red strawberry-like fruits and bright red foliage in autumn.

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