Gorgeous semi to evergreen ground cover. Hardy little plant to 10-18 cm tall. Bright red berries quickly follow creamy white four petaled blooms. Berries are sought after by many song birds such as Varied Thrush.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
