Also known as the Cornelian cherry, Cornus mas is native to parts of central and southern Europe as well as western Asia, and has been grown for several centuries in this country. It is a ...
What is it? In summer, this cornus looks like a humdrum shrub. But in autumn comes the big reveal: foliage reddens and falls to show stunning stems that start yellow at the base, turn orange and then ...
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Lady Farm in Somerset is well known for its groundbreaking steppe and prairie-style plantings that are at their best through late summer into autumn. But even well into November, there is plenty of ...
There is no such thing as too many dogwoods in any size of garden. This new plant from one of the great American growers is a compact form of the Oriental dogwood and it's spectacular. It has wide ...
What: This disease resistant selection of pink flowering dogwood — called Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’ or Red Flowering Kousa Dogwood — is a great replacement for more problem-prone cultivars. In June, white ...
What: Variegated giant dogwood — or wedding cake tree, as it is sometimes called — can be summed up in one word: spectacular. (The Latin name is Cornus controversa “Variegata.”) Although often awkward ...
To prepare for next winter, it's important to lay the groundwork now Dogwoods (Cornus) are a shrub cultivated for their vibrant winter stems. They are renowned for their fabulous colour during the ...