Dogwood Tree Varieties Nz

Dogwood trees are renowned for their distinctive pretty flower bracts and large ornamental berries whilst dogwood shrubs are loved for their vivid coloured stems that really come into their own in winter.

Dogwood tree varieties nz. Call our friendly team on 03 349 7296. Back to search results. Flowering cornus dogwood trees are grown for their showy coloured bracts in late spring and early summer. Cornus florida is a north american native.

Flowering dogwood trees cornus trees cornus offer plenty of interest from spring to autumn with varieties falling into one of two distinct groups. One of the most popular of all flowering trees is the flowering dogwood. Tim gainey alamy stock photo. Cornus trees need fertile soil and light shade.

Sanguinea are grown for their vivid winter stem colour while shrubby c mas the cornelian cherry is grown for its winter flowers and summer fruits. This varied group of plants give great garden value. In this case florida actually means flowering rather than place of origin. Dogwoods now you re barking up the right tree.

The mountain dogwood sometimes known as pacific dogwood is a medium sized deciduous tree that has an excellent tolerance for shady locations and dry drought conditions. A small tree vase shaped when young then becoming more rounded. As a bonus the foliage turns shades of yellow red and orange in autumn. Our selections are trees ideal for prominent garden situations.

Cornus eddies white wonder dogwood this tree is highly regarded for its good shape and floral display. The origin of the name comes from the smooth straight twigs which were used to make butchers skewers. The wood of the dogwood tree is one of the hardest and it is said that it was chosen to make the cross on which jesus christ was crucified. Cornus dogwoods are amongst the world s most beautiful flowering trees and have the added bonus of superb autumn colour.

The dogwood most commonly grown in nz hails from north america and is known as cornus florida. Shrubby cornus alba c. Skewers used to be called dags or dogs so the name means skewer wood. It is often considered the western version of the flowering dogwood but with this plant the white flowers are quite large and the fall color is yellow orange or red.

An upright tree with a pyramidal form it has masses of pure white flowers in spring. Like us on facebook to see our latest updates deals and great plant ideas. White flowers sometimes edged with red from november.