Dogwood Tree Varieties Nz
The dogwood most commonly grown in nz hails from north america and is known as cornus florida.
Dogwood tree varieties nz. Native to china japan and korea the kousa dogwood cornus kousa is very similar to the flowering. 12 species of dogwood trees and shrubs canadian bunchberry cornus canadensis common dogwood cornus sanguinea cornelian cherry cornus mas flowering dogwood cornus florida kousa dogwood cornus kousa gray dogwood cornus racemosa mountain dogwood cornus nuttallii pagoda dogwood cornus. The cornus or dogwood genus of trees and shrubs has family members from both north america and asia. Dogwood tree types flowering dogwood.
Two dogwood species carry the common name red twig dogwood. America s founding fathers were big dogwood fans. The dogwood name is derived from dagwood which refers to the trees earliest use as material for making daggers and swords. An upright tree with a pyramidal form it has masses of pure white flowers in spring.
Dogwoods now you re barking up the right tree. Call our friendly team on 03 349 7296. In this case florida actually means flowering rather than place of origin. As a bonus the foliage turns shades of yellow red and orange in autumn.
Alba also known as tatarian dogwood is an 8 to 10 foot shrub with creamy white flowers also blooming in may and june. Their flowers are actually a deep pink with a white center and they are one of the smaller varieties of dogwood growing to about 15 feet at their maximum height. Like us on facebook to see our latest updates deals and great plant ideas. George washington planted them at mount vernon and thomas jefferson at monticello.
White flowers sometimes edged with red from november december. Korean dogwood a small tree vase shaped when young then becoming more rounded. Of all the varieties of dogwood gardeners are most familiar with the flowering dogwood cornus. Pacific dogwood cornus.
These lovely dogwood tree varieties offer four season garden beauty. Red fruit attracts birds.