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CORNUS - DOGWOOD
SPRING 2009
CORNUS - DOGWOOD
Cornus alba - Tatarian Dogwood - Redtwig Dogwood
— (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-7) Bright red, slender arching branches, hardy and
vigorous to 8-10' tall and almost as wide. Leaves are typical of the dogwood in
varying colors of yellow, orange and red in the fall. White, flat topped
inflorescences appear in May through June followed by fruit. This shrub can be
grown in acid or alkaline soil, dry or wet conditions and in full sun or heavy
shade. Attracts butterflies.
73529
Cornus alba ‘Cream Cracker’ PP12839 — This is an award winning new
introduction from The Netherlands that is well worth having. It is a 6'
shrub with small green leaves and large irregular cream to yellow variegated
margins. The flowers are creamy white, the fruit is white, and the stems are
purple. Showy all year!
1-2' $19.95
71717 Cornus alba ‘Hedgerow’s Gold’ — This
wonderful Dogwood has bright yellow and green variegated leaves on deep red
stems. Grows to about 5' tall with equal width. Adds brightness to a dreary
area of the landscape. 1-2' $19.95, 2-3' $24.95
NEW
73296 Cornus alba ‘Ivory Halo’ — Syn. ‘Bailhalo’. Know for
its compact size and variegated foliage of dark green leaves edged with
white. Small, yellow-white flowers appear intermittently from late spring to
early summer followed by blue-white fruit that you and the birds will find
quite attractive. 1-2' $24.95
Cornus alternifolia - Pagoda Dogwood — (-40°F, USDA
Zones 3-8) This very appealing multistemmed shrub or single trunked tree
develops into a beautiful layered specimen in the landscape. The horizontal
branches have 4" oval leaves occurring alternately instead of opposite like most
dogwoods. Small white flower clusters appear on top of the foliage in May or
June. Rich blue black fruit follow in late summer and blend with the reddish
purple leaves of fall. It is ideally planted in moist, acidic, well drained soil
in partial shade. Does best in the cooler climates. Grows 15-25' tall and 20-35'
in width.
NEW
71242
Cornus alternifolia ‘Argentea’ — Many landscapers consider this to
be the finest variegated shrub or miniature tree available for the small
garden or blended into the perennial/shrub border. Its small leaves have
creamy white margins and are fine in texture, gracefully floating
horizontally. Seeing it is to fall in love. It grows slowly and will
eventually reach 10-15' in height with an 8' spread. 6-12" $43.95
73266 Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows™ —
A most exciting new cultivar with leaves that have a broad gold edge on a
lime-green background. It is a strong grower with the classic layered habit
of this species. Very outstanding.
6-12" $35.95
71456 Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry — (-50°F,
USDA Zones 2-8) An exceptional ground cover for the shady side of the garden.
Spreading by rhizomes with terminal whorls of soft green leaves. Late spring to
early summer brings a blanket of large white bracts flushed with pink. Fall puts
on its own display with round red fruit. Prefers cool summers, excellent
drainage and humus rich soils. Grows 6-9" a year and spreads indefinitely. I
have seen this grow on rocky islands off the Maine coast it yellows with too
much sun but will grow almost anywhere if it will grow there!
Cont. $6.95, 1 Gallon $13.95
70178
Cornus controversa - Giant Dogwood — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) This
large Japanese variety can grow to 45' in height with a spreading crown. In late
spring clusters of small flowers bloom profusely above the beautiful tiered
branches clothed in dark green. Fruit appear in late summer and in autumn the
leaves turn a rich red and purple. A very beautiful and graceful tree. 2-3'
$44.95, 4-5' $65.95
72046 Cornus controversa ‘Janine’ — This
variegated selection has a similar form to the species with horizontally
spreading branches. Its growth rate is much faster than the white variegated
form. The leaves are brightly colored yellow with green centers. 5-7''
clusters of white flowers appear May to June. The fruit is red-purple
changing to blue-black August through September. An exceptional dogwood that
will especially brighten a dark background.
6-12" $29.95
70912 Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’ — This
delicate and graceful tree has beautiful creamy variegated leaves through
summer. The foliage takes on tones of red and pink in the fall. Its branches
grow in graceful tiers to about 30' in height with equal or greater spread.
The flowers are white cymes produced in early spring. Along with the
variegated form of Cornus alternifolia, it rates as perhaps the
finest variegated specimen available today. A spectacular tree!
6-12" $24.95
70003 Cornus ‘Eddie’s White Wonder’ — (-20°F,
USDA Zones 5-9) This dogwood is a highly praised cross of C. florida and
C. nuttallii and can be a multistemmed large shrub or many branched small
tree. "Eddie" flowers with huge, pure white bracts. Grows 20' high and 15' wide.
An exceptional hybrid for the those who want the classic, stately dogwood.
2-3' $38.95, 4-5' $112.95, 6-7' $139.95
Cornus florida - Eastern Dogwood
— (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Often considered the
aristocrat of small flowering trees, this is a low branching dogwood with a
rounded crown and somewhat tiered form. White, 2" flower bracts open in April
and May. Red fruit ripens in late summer. The leaves glow with reds and purples
in fall. Provide evenly moist, acidic, well drained soil in partial shade. The
trunk should be whitewashed if it experiences hot summer sun. Grows to 20' in
the West and often larger in the Southeast.
71113
Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Brave’ — This very fast growing cultivar
blooms with dark red bracts, quite a head turner! New growth is prominently
red turning to a darker green in summer followed by brilliant reds and
burgundy in the fall. Grows to 30' tall and 25' wide. 3-4' $49.95, 5-6'
$149.95, 6-7' $159.95
70005 Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’ —
Lovely, deep rose red bracts cover the foliage in early summer on this
classic Cornus florida.
2-3' $39.95
71050 Cornus florida Cherokee Daybreak™
—The variegated green and white leaves become an exciting show when white
bracts intensify the white of the foliage. The fall color is a unique pink
to deep red. Not likely to scorch but still best grown in dappled conditions
in hot summer areas.
4-5' $99.95
70046
Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Princess’ — Considered somewhat disease
resistant. Produces an abundance of 5" white bracts earlier than most of the
cultivars. Excellent choice where summer heat can come early.
4-5' $76.95
70258
Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Sunset’ — Has unusual deep pink flowers
and variegated leaves that will not burn in the sun. The vigorous and
somewhat disease resistant new growth emerges with a raspberry glow, a
beautiful sight in early spring. 3-4' $45.95
70047 Cornus florida ‘Cloud 9’—Has an abundance
of overlapping snow white bracts creating a fabulous textured tapestry.
‘Cloud 9’ grows slowly into a stately spreading tree. 2-3' $45.95, 6-7'
$139.95
73269 Cornus florida ‘Dixie Collinade’ — A
very upright habit makes this the only really columnar dogwood available. It
grows to 15-20' and has white flowers with large red fruit and brilliant
red-burgundy fall color. The narrow growth habit makes it very versatile
when designing your landscape. A winner! 3-4' $49.95
71480 Cornus florida ‘Golden Nugget’ — Has
bronze-gold yellow margins on the leaves and bears white flower bracts. An
excellent newer variegated form preferred by those who want the richness of
gold with green in their garden palette. A fine specimen.
3-4' $105.95
71066
Cornus florida ‘Pendula’
— Many
landscapers consider this to be the finest variegated shrub or miniature
tree available for the small garden or blended into the perennial/shrub
border. Its small leaves have creamy white margins and are fine in texture,
gracefully floating horizontally. Seeing it is to fall in love. It grows
slowly and will eventually reach 10-15' in height with an 8' spread. 4-5'
$99.95
71560 Cornus florida ‘Pink Flame’ — The
variegated foliage with yellow edges and green centers is often kissed with
a beautiful pinkish hue. The flower bracts are white brushed with pink. Only
mother nature could create such a fine color combination.
2-3' $47.95, 4-5' $79.95
71991
Cornus florida ‘Pygmaea’ — This dense spreading dwarf form sports
many white bracts; its large thick leaves create an elegance whether used in
the landscape or in a planter. Fall brings red foliage. It eventually
achieves a height of 6-8'.
1-2' $34.95, 4-5' $79.95
72261 Cornus florida ‘Royal Red’ — New
foliage emerges blood red, and returns to a dark red in the fall. The large
flower bracts open a deep red, covering this dogwood in a royal cloak.
5-6' $119.95, 6-7' $129.95
70010 Cornus florida Rubra Group Selection
— Has beautiful pink to pink-red flower bracts. Generally not quite as cold
hardy as the species, but always a plentiful display of bracts. 4-5'
$109.95, 5-6' $129.95, 6-7' $139.95
71731 Cornus florida ‘Spring Grove’ —
Selected from the Spring Grove Cemetery of Cincinnati Ohio, this beauty has
large white bracts, about 5'' in diameter, that are born so heavily you
can’t see tree for flower. Medium green leaves change to cranberry plum in
the autumn. Growing to 22' x 32' in 45 years, this tree can create the
feeling of a grove with just one specimen. 4-5' $119.95
70012 Cornus florida ‘Welchi’ — Syn.
’Tricolor’. This beautiful tree has variegated foliage, green with cream
edges and exquisite pink margins that turn darker, eventually coloring
shades of purple in fall. The white flower bracts stay more vibrant when
this dogwood is planted in partial shade. 1-2' $34.95
70256
Cornus kousa - Oriental Dogwoods — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) When
young, this dogwood is a straight upright tree that later becomes spreading with
a distinct horizontal branching structure. Most will eventually become 20-30'
trees. The leaves are usually hidden by the prolific display of bracts when in
bloom. This tree flowers June and July for around 6 weeks. The leaves are 2-4"
long, dark green and the flowers have 4 oval, narrow bracts 1-2" long. Flower
bracts are followed by raspberry red fruit and deep red fall color. The oriental
dogwoods are considered to be more resistant to disease than the eastern or
western dogwoods (C. florida and C. nuttallii) 1-2' $34.95
70911 Cornus kousa ‘Autumn Rose’ — An
especially delightful tree with creamy green new foliage. Bracts open green
changing to brilliant white, covering the tree in absolute abundance in
June. And guess its autumn color? It’s vivid!
2-3' $35.95, 3-4' $45.95, 4-5' $119.95, 5-6' $139.95
71133 Cornus kousa ‘Beni Fuji’ — A fine
introduction with dark pink bracts nestled into the deep green leaves on
bright red petioles (stems) A striking contrast! 3-4' $39.95
71795 Cornus kousa ‘Big Apple’ — The fruit
on C. kousa and its cultivars is generally a knobby red drupe,
resembling a raspberry in appearance and size, but of firm texture. These
are edible though mealy. ‘Big Apple’ was named for the exceptionally large
fruit which keep color on the tree through October. Heavily textured, dark
green leaves show off the lovely white bracts. The tree grows to 30' with a
spreading habit. 4-5' $89.95
70887 Cornus kousa ‘Blue Shadow’ — Has dark
blue-green leaves, a dense growth habit and pure white bracts appearing at
an early age. Just one more nice choice for varying the greens in landscape.
4-5' $89.95
Cornus kousa var. chinensis
— A unique
variety whose abundant flower bracts turn from cream to white and eventually
red-pink. Excellent crimson fall color.
72127 Cornus kousa var. chinensis ‘Galzam’-
Galilean — This is a very hardy, robust growing dogwood with
enormous hunter green leaves that hold their color well through the
summer. In early summer, abundant, gigantic, creamy white bracts cover
the tree, followed by big strawberry-like fruits. Growth habit is
broadly vase-shaped and becomes more rounded as tree matures. Grows
20-25' tall. 3-4' $59.95
70617 Cornus kousa var. chinensis
‘Milky Way’ — An especially disease resistant cultivar of C. k.
var. chinensis, this tree is a profuse fruiting and blooming
variety. Pure white flower bracts and rich bronze and crimson autumn
color add to its desirability. 4-5' $89.95
73370 Cornus kousa var. chinensis
Samaritan® — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) A variegated offspring of the
lovely ‘Milky Way’ that has creamy white edges on the dark green leaves.
An exceptionally hardy and vigorous grower, and a very prolific bloomer,
covering itself with clouds of white in late May. Fall brings pink and
burgundy hues to the foliage. Size will be 20-25' x 15-20'. 2-3'
$24.95
70876 Cornus kousa var. chinensis
‘Sunsplash’ — Slow growing with a dense, fairly upright habit. The
boldly colored variegated leaves of bright yellow and green seem to
shine on the new growth. Will tolerate full sun better than most
variegated forms. Medium sized white flower bracts and wonderful red and
burgundy fall colors. 2-3' $29.95
70906 Cornus kousa ‘Gold Star’ — An
excellent selection for the smaller yard with its slow growth and often
shrublike appearance. The leaves are each splashed with a broad, golden
yellow central band and contrast nicely with the pristine white flower
bracts. 2-3' $44.95, 4-5' $112.95
71992
Cornus kousa Heart Throb® — Deep red bracts, almost 4" wide, cover
this rounded, eventually 30' by 30' tree. If you love deep color, you’ll
fall in love with this ‘Heart Throb’. 4-5' $99.95
73917 Cornus kousa 'Kristin Lipka's Variegated
Weeper' — The name says a lot. Bob Lipka named this fine new variety for
his daughter. It is indeed a variegated (irregular white margins on a green
ground) plant that is dense and strongly weeping. It is thought to grow to
about 6'. In fall the white part of the leaves turns red. The only
variegated C. kousa that is both weeping and variegated. 3-4' $69.95
71514 Cornus kousa ‘Lustgarten Weeping’ — A
heavy weeping variety of the white flowered ‘Elizabeth Lustgarten’. The
branches can arch at 12-15' and can extend to 10' wide in about 10 years.
When in bloom, the pendulous branches are just showered with white flower
bracts, an eye-catching display! 3-4' $89.95
70879 Cornus kousa ‘Moonbeam’ — Huge
flowers up to 8" across, with bracts colored a creamy moonbeam white, borne
on limbs which, as the tree matures, incline toward the viewer in a very
boastful spectacle. Stunning! 5-6' $112.95
70888 Cornus kousa ‘Radiant Rose’ — Syn.
C. k. ‘Honros’. The delightful red colorations on leaves and stems show
off against the greenery of summer. And, this cultivar becomes absolutely
radiant when the large pink bracts appear. Its value continues with rich red
fall color.
3-4' $59.95, 5-6' $119.95
Cornus kousa ‘Rosabella’ — See ‘Satomi Red’.
70754 Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’ — Syn. ‘Rosabella’.
New bracts open white, fading to a bright-rose red as the season progresses.
The leaves and branches have a lot of red pigment. Requires some shade.
Young trees may produce white bracts when young; the beautiful red color and
the abundance of bloom come with maturity . The amount of red will vary
according to the environment, with the absolute best color in cooler
climates. All this aside, it’s the most popular choice among the pink reds
in the nursery for local customers when in bloom. 3-4' $49.95, 5-6'
$129.95
70878 Cornus kousa ‘Snowboy’ — Here’s a
variegated dwarf, much in demand and difficult to locate. Slow growing, the
low branching and spreading habit of this dense dwarf lends itself to both
training as a single trunked tree or left to branch as a shrub. Protect from
hot afternoon sun to protect the beautiful pale gray green foliage with
narrow white margins and occasional splashes of yellow. It definitely will
scorch. Mature height is 8' tall with a 6' spread.
2-3' $39.95
70910 Cornus kousa ‘Trinity Star’
— A profuse bloomer sporting densely clustered white bracts. The new leaves
show mottled pink, green and white in an interesting twisting whorl. The
dense foliage matures to a deep green and covers this flat-topped, spreading
tree to 12' with similar spread. An exceptional selection. 4-5' $119.95,
5-6' $159.95
70761
Cornus kousa
‘Weaver’s Weeping’ —
An especially desirable weeping form that has lovely white bracts in great
cascading masses. It will reach 12' x 12'.
4-5' $89.95
70450
Cornus kousa ‘Wolf Eyes’
— The outstanding variegation on this diminutive dogwood is reported to
withstand even intense summer heat; however, it still performs best with
partial shade. The creamy white blooms appear in profusion in early summer.
Leaves are ruffled with well-defined margins surrounding the green central
eye. Fall foliage is pink to red and the fruit are bright red. Grows to 6'
tall and equally wide. Mildew resistant. Young trees may take a few years to
show the extremes in variegation.
3-4' $79.95
Cornus mas
— (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) From the Ukraine, these hardy and attractive
ornamentals also offer large and tasty fruit. Frost-hardy yellow flowers appear
in late February followed by fruit which turns bright red when ripe in
September. Attractive as either a shrub or small tree, it grows slowly to
12-15'. Give this plant a half day or more of sun. Although somewhat tolerant of
drought and poor soils, fruit will be better on rich soils with adequate
moisture, with fall applications of manure increasing vegetative growth.
Somewhat self-pollinating but for best fruit set, two varieties should be
planted. Don’t expect fruit for 2-3 years after planting.
72300
Cornus mas
‘Golden Glory’ — An
excellent selected cultivar outstanding for its floriferousness. Somewhat
more upright than the species to 15 to 20'. Buds can be damaged in severe
winters. A real glory of gold when in bloom!
4-5' $44.95
72181
Cornus mas
‘Variegata’ —
(-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Same growth habit as the species, but green leaves
are edged in white and turn red in the fall. 3-4' $54.95, 5-6' $89.95
Cornus nuttallii - Pacific or Western White Dogwood
— (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) This is the ethereal West Coast native whose large
flower bracts appear before the leaves, first a soft green and later a pristine
white or sometimes a blush pink. On the western dogwood the real flowers (¾'')
are purple to green, clustered inside 4-8 pointed showy bracts. This tree is not
suited to the eastern United States. Site these trees in a sunny, open location
with good air circulation for best bloom but Cornus nuttallii can perform
well in considerable shade.
72128
Cornus nuttallii
‘Barrick’ — This
selection from Salem, Oregon, is a fast growing, vigorous tree. It will
surprise you in autumn when it consistently has a second bloom. We’ll give
you more information as we watch this new cultivar in the nursery. 1-2'
$24.95, 3-4' $36.95, 6-7' $119.95
70261
Cornus nuttallii
‘Colrigo Giant’ —
This is a low growing but upright tree. Very vigorous with very large 8"
flower brats. Heavy textured green leaves give good fall color. The parent
plant was found in the Columbia River Gorge, thus the name. 5-6' $99.95
70016
Cornus nuttallii
‘Goldspot’ — An
unusual form with interesting variegation on the foliage. The older leaves
are splashed, spotted and mottled with creamy yellow markings. The tree
blooms when only 2' tall and the beautiful white bracts are larger than that
of the species. An added bonus is its two month flowering season. 2-3'
$25.95, 3-4' $29.95, 6-7' $139.95
71903
Cornus ‘Porlock’
— (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) A rapid growing hybrid from C. kousa var.
chinensis and C. capitata. More spreading than some, and looking
similar to a Chinese dogwood this tree is a prolific bloomer with large, wide,
white bracts from June to July that consistently turn a nice pink with maturity.
5-6' $129.95
Cornus sericea
— (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) Syn. C. stolonifera . This is another
great dogwood for brilliant stem color. This red twig grows 6 to 10' in height
and spreads by underground stems to a 12' clump. The dark green leaves of the
species turn yellow-orange to red in the fall. Small cream flowers appear in
flat-topped clusters, May-June, and are followed by round, white fruit.
Extremely adaptable to a wide range of soil types and climates, but doesn’t do
well in high heat and humidity in summer, though it loves moist soil. Native to
wet, swampy areas in its natural habitat but still grows well with less water.
73906
Cornus sericea
‘Arctic Fire’
— A very twiggy, 3-4', intense deep red stems make this just about the best
of the red stemmed Cornus. June flowers. 2-3' $19.95
70817
Cornus sericea
‘Silver & Gold’ —
Grown for its spectacular variegated foliage; truly one of the finest
foliage plants around. The leaves have beautiful creamy white margins. This
species shows off its golden green stems both with its foliage and without.
Grows quickly to 4-5' in height and spread; you will soon have a beautiful
shrub. 6-12" $12.95
73899
Cornus ‘Starlight’
— A new cultivar produced by Dr. Orton’s Rutgers University program. The very
large 4-5'' flowers bloom with the foliage. The leaves do not cup in the heat
and it appears to be highly resistant to Dogwood anthracnose and mildew. It is a
cross between Cornus kousa and Cornus nuttalli. 4-5' $79.95
Cornus Stellar® Dogwoods
— (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) From work at Rutgers’ University by Dr. Elwin Orton,
these are a cross between C. florida and C. kousa. The trees are
vigorous and very floriferous once mature; however, young trees flower
sporadically, if at all the first 3 years. The trees are resistant to the common
dogwood borer and to anthracnose. Flower bracts stay a good 2 weeks, and the
tree grows to about 20' in 20 years. Bright red autumn foliage shows.
70920
Cornus Stellar Aurora®
— An exceptionally beautiful tree--this variety has uniform white bracts
from top to bottom. It is often so dense that very little foliage shows
through. The flower bracts are large and overlapping with rounded edges.
5-6' $79.95
70768
Cornus Stellar Pink®
— The beautiful bracts of light pink and white delight the eye every spring.
This dogwood has so many flower bracts it appears as a cloud of cotton candy
in the yard--a great pink dogwood! 3-4' $48.95
Cornus sanguinea - Bloodtwig Dogwood
— (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-7) Bloodtwig dogwoods are readily adaptable to many
different situations. They are generally slow to medium growers, and like sun to
partial shade. Make sure they are pruned regularly, usually in the spring, to
keep their red stems coming in winter. These dogwoods have clusters (cymes) of
many tiny, usually creamy white flowers in spring.
71498
Cornus sanguinea
‘Midwinter Fire’
— One of the best plants for all seasons. The dark green leaves of summer
first frame the white flower clusters, then frame the bright clusters of red
berries. The leaves change to a fiery yellow-red-orange in the fall and are
followed by an incredible eye-catching blaze all winter from the stems, red
at the base to orange and then yellow at the tips--a great partner for
purple foliage plants. ‘Midwinter Fire’ grows 8-10'. 1-2' $29.95
CORNUS - DOGWOOD
Cornus alba - Tatarian Dogwood - Redtwig Dogwood
— (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-7) Bright red, slender arching branches, hardy and
vigorous to 8-10' tall and almost as wide. Leaves are typical of the dogwood in
varying colors of yellow, orange and red in the fall. White, flat topped
inflorescences appear in May through June followed by fruit. This shrub can be
grown in acid or alkaline soil, dry or wet conditions and in full sun or heavy
shade. Attracts butterflies.
73529
Cornus alba ‘Cream Cracker’ PP12839 — This is an award winning new
introduction from The Netherlands that is well worth having. It is a 6'
shrub with small green leaves and large irregular cream to yellow variegated
margins. The flowers are creamy white, the fruit is white, and the stems are
purple. Showy all year!
1-2' $19.95
71717 Cornus alba ‘Hedgerow’s Gold’ — This
wonderful Dogwood has bright yellow and green variegated leaves on deep red
stems. Grows to about 5' tall with equal width. Adds brightness to a dreary
area of the landscape. 1-2' $19.95, 2-3' $24.95
NEW
73296 Cornus alba ‘Ivory Halo’ — Syn. ‘Bailhalo’. Know for
its compact size and variegated foliage of dark green leaves edged with
white. Small, yellow-white flowers appear intermittently from late spring to
early summer followed by blue-white fruit that you and the birds will find
quite attractive. 1-2' $24.95
Cornus alternifolia - Pagoda Dogwood — (-40°F, USDA
Zones 3-8) This very appealing multistemmed shrub or single trunked tree
develops into a beautiful layered specimen in the landscape. The horizontal
branches have 4" oval leaves occurring alternately instead of opposite like most
dogwoods. Small white flower clusters appear on top of the foliage in May or
June. Rich blue black fruit follow in late summer and blend with the reddish
purple leaves of fall. It is ideally planted in moist, acidic, well drained soil
in partial shade. Does best in the cooler climates. Grows 15-25' tall and 20-35'
in width.
NEW
71242
Cornus alternifolia ‘Argentea’ — Many landscapers consider this to
be the finest variegated shrub or miniature tree available for the small
garden or blended into the perennial/shrub border. Its small leaves have
creamy white margins and are fine in texture, gracefully floating
horizontally. Seeing it is to fall in love. It grows slowly and will
eventually reach 10-15' in height with an 8' spread. 6-12" $43.95
73266 Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows™ —
A most exciting new cultivar with leaves that have a broad gold edge on a
lime-green background. It is a strong grower with the classic layered habit
of this species. Very outstanding.
6-12" $35.95
71456 Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry — (-50°F,
USDA Zones 2-8) An exceptional ground cover for the shady side of the garden.
Spreading by rhizomes with terminal whorls of soft green leaves. Late spring to
early summer brings a blanket of large white bracts flushed with pink. Fall puts
on its own display with round red fruit. Prefers cool summers, excellent
drainage and humus rich soils. Grows 6-9" a year and spreads indefinitely. I
have seen this grow on rocky islands off the Maine coast it yellows with too
much sun but will grow almost anywhere if it will grow there!
Cont. $6.95, 1 Gallon $13.95
70178
Cornus controversa - Giant Dogwood — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) This
large Japanese variety can grow to 45' in height with a spreading crown. In late
spring clusters of small flowers bloom profusely above the beautiful tiered
branches clothed in dark green. Fruit appear in late summer and in autumn the
leaves turn a rich red and purple. A very beautiful and graceful tree. 2-3'
$44.95, 4-5' $65.95
72046 Cornus controversa ‘Janine’ — This
variegated selection has a similar form to the species with horizontally
spreading branches. Its growth rate is much faster than the white variegated
form. The leaves are brightly colored yellow with green centers. 5-7''
clusters of white flowers appear May to June. The fruit is red-purple
changing to blue-black August through September. An exceptional dogwood that
will especially brighten a dark background.
6-12" $29.95
70912 Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’ — This
delicate and graceful tree has beautiful creamy variegated leaves through
summer. The foliage takes on tones of red and pink in the fall. Its branches
grow in graceful tiers to about 30' in height with equal or greater spread.
The flowers are white cymes produced in early spring. Along with the
variegated form of Cornus alternifolia, it rates as perhaps the
finest variegated specimen available today. A spectacular tree!
6-12" $24.95
70003 Cornus ‘Eddie’s White Wonder’ — (-20°F,
USDA Zones 5-9) This dogwood is a highly praised cross of C. florida and
C. nuttallii and can be a multistemmed large shrub or many branched small
tree. "Eddie" flowers with huge, pure white bracts. Grows 20' high and 15' wide.
An exceptional hybrid for the those who want the classic, stately dogwood.
2-3' $38.95, 4-5' $112.95, 6-7' $139.95
Cornus florida - Eastern Dogwood
— (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Often considered the
aristocrat of small flowering trees, this is a low branching dogwood with a
rounded crown and somewhat tiered form. White, 2" flower bracts open in April
and May. Red fruit ripens in late summer. The leaves glow with reds and purples
in fall. Provide evenly moist, acidic, well drained soil in partial shade. The
trunk should be whitewashed if it experiences hot summer sun. Grows to 20' in
the West and often larger in the Southeast.
71113
Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Brave’ — This very fast growing cultivar
blooms with dark red bracts, quite a head turner! New growth is prominently
red turning to a darker green in summer followed by brilliant reds and
burgundy in the fall. Grows to 30' tall and 25' wide. 3-4' $49.95, 5-6'
$149.95, 6-7' $159.95
70005 Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’ —
Lovely, deep rose red bracts cover the foliage in early summer on this
classic Cornus florida.
2-3' $39.95
71050 Cornus florida Cherokee Daybreak™
—The variegated green and white leaves become an exciting show when white
bracts intensify the white of the foliage. The fall color is a unique pink
to deep red. Not likely to scorch but still best grown in dappled conditions
in hot summer areas.
4-5' $99.95
70046
Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Princess’ — Considered somewhat disease
resistant. Produces an abundance of 5" white bracts earlier than most of the
cultivars. Excellent choice where summer heat can come early.
4-5' $76.95
70258
Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Sunset’ — Has unusual deep pink flowers
and variegated leaves that will not burn in the sun. The vigorous and
somewhat disease resistant new growth emerges with a raspberry glow, a
beautiful sight in early spring. 3-4' $45.95
70047 Cornus florida ‘Cloud 9’—Has an abundance
of overlapping snow white bracts creating a fabulous textured tapestry.
‘Cloud 9’ grows slowly into a stately spreading tree. 2-3' $45.95, 6-7'
$139.95
73269 Cornus florida ‘Dixie Collinade’ — A
very upright habit makes this the only really columnar dogwood available. It
grows to 15-20' and has white flowers with large red fruit and brilliant
red-burgundy fall color. The narrow growth habit makes it very versatile
when designing your landscape. A winner! 3-4' $49.95
71480 Cornus florida ‘Golden Nugget’ — Has
bronze-gold yellow margins on the leaves and bears white flower bracts. An
excellent newer variegated form preferred by those who want the richness of
gold with green in their garden palette. A fine specimen.
3-4' $105.95
71066
Cornus florida ‘Pendula’
— Many
landscapers consider this to be the finest variegated shrub or miniature
tree available for the small garden or blended into the perennial/shrub
border. Its small leaves have creamy white margins and are fine in texture,
gracefully floating horizontally. Seeing it is to fall in love. It grows
slowly and will eventually reach 10-15' in height with an 8' spread. 4-5'
$99.95
71560 Cornus florida ‘Pink Flame’ — The
variegated foliage with yellow edges and green centers is often kissed with
a beautiful pinkish hue. The flower bracts are white brushed with pink. Only
mother nature could create such a fine color combination.
2-3' $47.95, 4-5' $79.95
71991
Cornus florida ‘Pygmaea’ — This dense spreading dwarf form sports
many white bracts; its large thick leaves create an elegance whether used in
the landscape or in a planter. Fall brings red foliage. It eventually
achieves a height of 6-8'.
1-2' $34.95, 4-5' $79.95
72261 Cornus florida ‘Royal Red’ — New
foliage emerges blood red, and returns to a dark red in the fall. The large
flower bracts open a deep red, covering this dogwood in a royal cloak.
5-6' $119.95, 6-7' $129.95
70010 Cornus florida Rubra Group Selection
— Has beautiful pink to pink-red flower bracts. Generally not quite as cold
hardy as the species, but always a plentiful display of bracts. 4-5'
$109.95, 5-6' $129.95, 6-7' $139.95
71731 Cornus florida ‘Spring Grove’ —
Selected from the Spring Grove Cemetery of Cincinnati Ohio, this beauty has
large white bracts, about 5'' in diameter, that are born so heavily you
can’t see tree for flower. Medium green leaves change to cranberry plum in
the autumn. Growing to 22' x 32' in 45 years, this tree can create the
feeling of a grove with just one specimen. 4-5' $119.95
70012 Cornus florida ‘Welchi’ — Syn.
’Tricolor’. This beautiful tree has variegated foliage, green with cream
edges and exquisite pink margins that turn darker, eventually coloring
shades of purple in fall. The white flower bracts stay more vibrant when
this dogwood is planted in partial shade. 1-2' $34.95
70256
Cornus kousa - Oriental Dogwoods — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) When
young, this dogwood is a straight upright tree that later becomes spreading with
a distinct horizontal branching structure. Most will eventually become 20-30'
trees. The leaves are usually hidden by the prolific display of bracts when in
bloom. This tree flowers June and July for around 6 weeks. The leaves are 2-4"
long, dark green and the flowers have 4 oval, narrow bracts 1-2" long. Flower
bracts are followed by raspberry red fruit and deep red fall color. The oriental
dogwoods are considered to be more resistant to disease than the eastern or
western dogwoods (C. florida and C. nuttallii) 1-2' $34.95
70911 Cornus kousa ‘Autumn Rose’ — An
especially delightful tree with creamy green new foliage. Bracts open green
changing to brilliant white, covering the tree in absolute abundance in
June. And guess its autumn color? It’s vivid!
2-3' $35.95, 3-4' $45.95, 4-5' $119.95, 5-6' $139.95
71133 Cornus kousa ‘Beni Fuji’ — A fine
introduction with dark pink bracts nestled into the deep green leaves on
bright red petioles (stems) A striking contrast! 3-4' $39.95
71795 Cornus kousa ‘Big Apple’ — The fruit
on C. kousa and its cultivars is generally a knobby red drupe,
resembling a raspberry in appearance and size, but of firm texture. These
are edible though mealy. ‘Big Apple’ was named for the exceptionally large
fruit which keep color on the tree through October. Heavily textured, dark
green leaves show off the lovely white bracts. The tree grows to 30' with a
spreading habit. 4-5' $89.95
70887 Cornus kousa ‘Blue Shadow’ — Has dark
blue-green leaves, a dense growth habit and pure white bracts appearing at
an early age. Just one more nice choice for varying the greens in landscape.
4-5' $89.95
Cornus kousa var. chinensis
— A unique
variety whose abundant flower bracts turn from cream to white and eventually
red-pink. Excellent crimson fall color.
72127 Cornus kousa var. chinensis ‘Galzam’-
Galilean — This is a very hardy, robust growing dogwood with
enormous hunter green leaves that hold their color well through the
summer. In early summer, abundant, gigantic, creamy white bracts cover
the tree, followed by big strawberry-like fruits. Growth habit is
broadly vase-shaped and becomes more rounded as tree matures. Grows
20-25' tall. 3-4' $59.95
70617 Cornus kousa var. chinensis
‘Milky Way’ — An especially disease resistant cultivar of C. k.
var. chinensis, this tree is a profuse fruiting and blooming
variety. Pure white flower bracts and rich bronze and crimson autumn
color add to its desirability. 4-5' $89.95
73370 Cornus kousa var. chinensis
Samaritan® — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) A variegated offspring of the
lovely ‘Milky Way’ that has creamy white edges on the dark green leaves.
An exceptionally hardy and vigorous grower, and a very prolific bloomer,
covering itself with clouds of white in late May. Fall brings pink and
burgundy hues to the foliage. Size will be 20-25' x 15-20'. 3-4'
$39.95
70876 Cornus kousa var. chinensis
‘Sunsplash’ — Slow growing with a dense, fairly upright habit. The
boldly colored variegated leaves of bright yellow and green seem to
shine on the new growth. Will tolerate full sun better than most
variegated forms. Medium sized white flower bracts and wonderful red and
burgundy fall colors. 2-3' $29.95
70906 Cornus kousa ‘Gold Star’ — An
excellent selection for the smaller yard with its slow growth and often
shrublike appearance. The leaves are each splashed with a broad, golden
yellow central band and contrast nicely with the pristine white flower
bracts. 2-3' $44.95, 4-5' $112.95
71992
Cornus kousa Heart Throb® — Deep red bracts, almost 4" wide, cover
this rounded, eventually 30' by 30' tree. If you love deep color, you’ll
fall in love with this ‘Heart Throb’. 4-5' $99.95
73917 Cornus kousa 'Kristin Lipka's Variegated
Weeper' — The name says a lot. Bob Lipka named this fine new variety for
his daughter. It is indeed a variegated (irregular white margins on a green
ground) plant that is dense and strongly weeping. It is thought to grow to
about 6'. In fall the white part of the leaves turns red. The only
variegated C. kousa that is both weeping and variegated. 3-4' $69.95
71514 Cornus kousa ‘Lustgarten Weeping’ — A
heavy weeping variety of the white flowered ‘Elizabeth Lustgarten’. The
branches can arch at 12-15' and can extend to 10' wide in about 10 years.
When in bloom, the pendulous branches are just showered with white flower
bracts, an eye-catching display! 3-4' $89.95
70879 Cornus kousa ‘Moonbeam’ — Huge
flowers up to 8" across, with bracts colored a creamy moonbeam white, borne
on limbs which, as the tree matures, incline toward the viewer in a very
boastful spectacle. Stunning! 5-6' $112.95
70888 Cornus kousa ‘Radiant Rose’ — Syn.
C. k. ‘Honros’. The delightful red colorations on leaves and stems show
off against the greenery of summer. And, this cultivar becomes absolutely
radiant when the large pink bracts appear. Its value continues with rich red
fall color.
3-4' $59.95, 5-6' $119.95
Cornus kousa ‘Rosabella’ — See ‘Satomi Red’.
70754 Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’ — Syn. ‘Rosabella’.
New bracts open white, fading to a bright-rose red as the season progresses.
The leaves and branches have a lot of red pigment. Requires some shade.
Young trees may produce white bracts when young; the beautiful red color and
the abundance of bloom come with maturity . The amount of red will vary
according to the environment, with the absolute best color in cooler
climates. All this aside, it’s the most popular choice among the pink reds
in the nursery for local customers when in bloom. 3-4' $49.95, 5-6'
$129.95
70878 Cornus kousa ‘Snowboy’ — Here’s a
variegated dwarf, much in demand and difficult to locate. Slow growing, the
low branching and spreading habit of this dense dwarf lends itself to both
training as a single trunked tree or left to branch as a shrub. Protect from
hot afternoon sun to protect the beautiful pale gray green foliage with
narrow white margins and occasional splashes of yellow. It definitely will
scorch. Mature height is 8' tall with a 6' spread.
2-3' $39.95
70910 Cornus kousa ‘Trinity Star’
— A profuse bloomer sporting densely clustered white bracts. The new leaves
show mottled pink, green and white in an interesting twisting whorl. The
dense foliage matures to a deep green and covers this flat-topped, spreading
tree to 12' with similar spread. An exceptional selection. 4-5' $119.95,
5-6' $159.95
70761
Cornus kousa
‘Weaver’s Weeping’ —
An especially desirable weeping form that has lovely white bracts in great
cascading masses. It will reach 12' x 12'.
4-5' $89.95
70450
Cornus kousa ‘Wolf Eyes’
— The outstanding variegation on this diminutive dogwood is reported to
withstand even intense summer heat; however, it still performs best with
partial shade. The creamy white blooms appear in profusion in early summer.
Leaves are ruffled with well-defined margins surrounding the green central
eye. Fall foliage is pink to red and the fruit are bright red. Grows to 6'
tall and equally wide. Mildew resistant. Young trees may take a few years to
show the extremes in variegation.
3-4' $79.95
Cornus mas
— (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) From the Ukraine, these hardy and attractive
ornamentals also offer large and tasty fruit. Frost-hardy yellow flowers appear
in late February followed by fruit which turns bright red when ripe in
September. Attractive as either a shrub or small tree, it grows slowly to
12-15'. Give this plant a half day or more of sun. Although somewhat tolerant of
drought and poor soils, fruit will be better on rich soils with adequate
moisture, with fall applications of manure increasing vegetative growth.
Somewhat self-pollinating but for best fruit set, two varieties should be
planted. Don’t expect fruit for 2-3 years after planting.
72300
Cornus mas
‘Golden Glory’ — An
excellent selected cultivar outstanding for its floriferousness. Somewhat
more upright than the species to 15 to 20'. Buds can be damaged in severe
winters. A real glory of gold when in bloom!
4-5' $44.95
72181
Cornus mas
‘Variegata’ —
(-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Same growth habit as the species, but green leaves
are edged in white and turn red in the fall. 3-4' $54.95, 5-6' $89.95
Cornus nuttallii - Pacific or Western White Dogwood
— (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) This is the ethereal West Coast native whose large
flower bracts appear before the leaves, first a soft green and later a pristine
white or sometimes a blush pink. On the western dogwood the real flowers (¾'')
are purple to green, clustered inside 4-8 pointed showy bracts. This tree is not
suited to the eastern United States. Site these trees in a sunny, open location
with good air circulation for best bloom but Cornus nuttallii can perform
well in considerable shade.
72128
Cornus nuttallii
‘Barrick’ — This
selection from Salem, Oregon, is a fast growing, vigorous tree. It will
surprise you in autumn when it consistently has a second bloom. We’ll give
you more information as we watch this new cultivar in the nursery. 1-2'
$24.95, 3-4' $36.95, 6-7' $119.95
70261
Cornus nuttallii
‘Colrigo Giant’ —
This is a low growing but upright tree. Very vigorous with very large 8"
flower brats. Heavy textured green leaves give good fall color. The parent
plant was found in the Columbia River Gorge, thus the name. 5-6' $99.95
70016
Cornus nuttallii
‘Goldspot’ — An
unusual form with interesting variegation on the foliage. The older leaves
are splashed, spotted and mottled with creamy yellow markings. The tree
blooms when only 2' tall and the beautiful white bracts are larger than that
of the species. An added bonus is its two month flowering season. 2-3'
$25.95, 3-4' $29.95, 6-7' $139.95
71903
Cornus ‘Porlock’
— (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) A rapid growing hybrid from C. kousa var.
chinensis and C. capitata. More spreading than some, and looking
similar to a Chinese dogwood this tree is a prolific bloomer with large, wide,
white bracts from June to July that consistently turn a nice pink with maturity.
5-6' $129.95
Cornus sericea
— (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) Syn. C. stolonifera . This is another
great dogwood for brilliant stem color. This red twig grows 6 to 10' in height
and spreads by underground stems to a 12' clump. The dark green leaves of the
species turn yellow-orange to red in the fall. Small cream flowers appear in
flat-topped clusters, May-June, and are followed by round, white fruit.
Extremely adaptable to a wide range of soil types and climates, but doesn’t do
well in high heat and humidity in summer, though it loves moist soil. Native to
wet, swampy areas in its natural habitat but still grows well with less water.
73906
Cornus sericea
‘Arctic Fire’
— A very twiggy, 3-4', intense deep red stems make this just about the best
of the red stemmed Cornus. June flowers. 2-3' $19.95
70817
Cornus sericea
‘Silver & Gold’ —
Grown for its spectacular variegated foliage; truly one of the finest
foliage plants around. The leaves have beautiful creamy white margins. This
species shows off its golden green stems both with its foliage and without.
Grows quickly to 4-5' in height and spread; you will soon have a beautiful
shrub. 6-12" $12.95
73899
Cornus ‘Starlight’
— A new cultivar produced by Dr. Orton’s Rutgers University program. The very
large 4-5'' flowers bloom with the foliage. The leaves do not cup in the heat
and it appears to be highly resistant to Dogwood anthracnose and mildew. It is a
cross between Cornus kousa and Cornus nuttalli. 4-5' $79.95
Cornus Stellar® Dogwoods
— (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) From work at Rutgers’ University by Dr. Elwin Orton,
these are a cross between C. florida and C. kousa. The trees are
vigorous and very floriferous once mature; however, young trees flower
sporadically, if at all the first 3 years. The trees are resistant to the common
dogwood borer and to anthracnose. Flower bracts stay a good 2 weeks, and the
tree grows to about 20' in 20 years. Bright red autumn foliage shows.
70920
Cornus Stellar Aurora®
— An exceptionally beautiful tree--this variety has uniform white bracts
from top to bottom. It is often so dense that very little foliage shows
through. The flower bracts are large and overlapping with rounded edges.
5-6' $79.95
70768
Cornus Stellar Pink®
— The beautiful bracts of light pink and white delight the eye every spring.
This dogwood has so many flower bracts it appears as a cloud of cotton candy
in the yard--a great pink dogwood! 3-4' $48.95
Cornus sanguinea - Bloodtwig Dogwood
— (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-7) Bloodtwig dogwoods are readily adaptable to many
different situations. They are generally slow to medium growers, and like sun to
partial shade. Make sure they are pruned regularly, usually in the spring, to
keep their red stems coming in winter. These dogwoods have clusters (cymes) of
many tiny, usually creamy white flowers in spring.
71498
Cornus sanguinea
‘Midwinter Fire’
— One of the best plants for all seasons. The dark green leaves of summer
first frame the white flower clusters, then frame the bright clusters of red
berries. The leaves change to a fiery yellow-red-orange in the fall and are
followed by an incredible eye-catching blaze all winter from the stems, red
at the base to orange and then yellow at the tips--a great partner for
purple foliage plants. ‘Midwinter Fire’ grows 8-10'. 1-2' $29.95
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