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 ...

Dogwood trees are a common and beloved sight in local gardens. While as many as 60 species of trees and shrubs are in the genus Cornus, the most common locally are our native flowering dogwood (Cornus ...

What: Cornus kousa var. chinensis “Milky Way” was selected for is large flowers and prolific bloom. In June, star-shaped flowers open lime green and quickly change to a creamy white. The flowers can ...

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 ...

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: Cornus × elwinortonii, commonly called Venus dogwood. This newer dogwood boasts a profusion of large, creamy white flowers with a nubbin of green in the center. The flowers, or bracts, may be up ...

The crimson stems of cornus will brighten up even the darkest days of winter You need a lift in February when the winter takes its toll. So, with the backdrop of a yew hedge and behind that the red of ...

This variegated beauty, with its beautiful layered branches and clusters of creamy white flowers, makes for a spectacular showpiece Cornus controversa Variegata, commonly known as the Wedding Cake ...