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Cornus kousa
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ca$ 3.25 |
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| This species has smaller bracts and leaves than Cornus kousa var chinensis subspecies. Small greenish bracts expand to become creamy white by June. When flowering is finished by July, the bracts tend to develop pinkish hues at the tips or entire bract. Edible sweet gumball/raspberry shaped... |
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Cornus kousa chinensis
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ca$ 3.25 |
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| This species can reach 6 m tall and 6 m wide at maturity to form a lovely multi branched tree. Dark green bracts slowly expand, become a beautiful creamy white that sometimes fades to deep pink. Longest lasting bracts of all the dogwoods I've noted. Mute red berries (single seeded) look like... |
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Cornus mas
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ca$ 3.50 |
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| In March, great clusters of yellow flowers adorn this multistemmed shrub/small tree giving much needed colour and provide nectar and pollen to bees and hummingbirds. Leaves emerge later in spring. By September, clusters of deep red tasty fruit resemble oblong black cherries but they have the... |
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Cornus nuttallii
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ca$ 3.75 |
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| White flowers of 4-5 'petals' (actually bracts) appear mid May and sometimes again September. Ripe red berries and flowers can be on the tree at the same time. Co-evolved with our west coast climate of wet springs, dry summers and mild winters. |
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Cunninghamia lanceolata
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ca$ 3.50 |
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| Tho widly grown in China for its rot resistant timber, this species is rarely seen here in the west except in botanical gardens. Lovely enough to draw comment. Elongated flat blue green evergreen needles/leaves gradually become bronze with advanced age before falling. Pyrimidal form and graceful... |
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Cydonia oblonga
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ca$ 3.25 |
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| Large edible golden fruit hang on sturdy stems on this small hardy trouble free tree. Great ornamental value with its 5 cm pale pink flowers. Round dark green leaves are smooth on the upper and very downy on the underside. Don't confuse this with Japanese quince as a single fruit can perfume an... |
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Daphne mezereum
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ca$ 3.50 |
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| This shrubby multibranched semi evergreen can grow to 2 meters in height with an equal spread. In late winter to early spring pink flowers adorn the branches filling the air with its sweet perfume. What a great herald to Spring! Best in a shady location as an understory plant or among the shade... |
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Davidia involucrata
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ca$ 5.50 |
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| Beautiful flowering shade tree. Its spreading branches are covered with white silk hankerchief like flowers that dance in a breeze somewhat resembling a flock of doves fanning their wings. Plan accordingly when seating your Davidia as it WILL become a focal point. Known to start blooming at 10... |
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Decaisnea fargesii
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ca$ 3.50 |
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| A broad bushy multistemmed shrub with arching branches. In Spring, purple coloured foliage unfurls into dark green pinnate leaves with the main leaf stem reaching 1 meter in length. Nodding yellow green clematis like flowers hang in loose clusters in 45 cm long appear in early summer to give way... |
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Deutzia pulchra
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ca$ 3.50 |
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| Hillier claims this species the best Deutzia in cultivation. Large clusters of white flowers adorn the plant in late spring. Sometimes the blooms are touched with pale shell pink. If there is a perfume, it escapes my nose. Nice leathery lanceolate leaves with a serrated edge. Pale tan peeling... |
