Cornus includes a variety of deciduous shrubs and trees, as well as prostrate, woody perennials, some featuring vibrant young stems. The small flowers appear in compact clusters, occasionally accompanied by prominent bracts. Several species display attractive foliage in the fall.

Cornus kousa 'Fanfare'

Cornus kousa 'Fernie's Favourite'

Cornus kousa 'Gay Head'

Cornus kousa 'Girard's Dwarf' is a small, deciduous shrub featuring pointed, oval leaves that are dark green, transforming to red and purple hues in the fall. It produces small white flowers that gradually change to pink during spring and summer. In autumn, this plant is adorned with berry-like fruits resembling strawberries, which are also pink in color.

Cornus kousa 'Girard's Dwarf'

Cornus kousa 'Gold Cup' is a deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by its oval dark green leaves, which feature a prominent golden yellow center. In the fall, the leaves transition to shades of orange and dark crimson red. During the summer months, it produces cup-shaped creamy white bracts that gradually change to pink as they age.

Cornus kousa 'Gold Cup' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Gold Star' develops into a broad shrub reaching approximately 2.5 meters in height. Its mid- to dark green foliage features a prominent yellow center that transitions to red with purple edges in the fall. In early summer, the plant produces small clusters of white flowers, which are encircled by large bracts that initially open white before shifting to pink. These are succeeded by red, strawberry-shaped fruits.

Cornus kousa 'Gold Star' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Greensleeves' is an energetic small tree that can grow to about 7 meters. Its foliage consists of large, glossy, pointed leaves that turn shades of red and purple in the fall. In early summer, it produces dense clusters of small, greenish flowers, which are encircled by prominent, broad, pointed white bracts that carry a touch of green. This species also yields edible fruit resembling strawberries, which are a deep pink color.

Cornus kousa 'Greensleeves'

Cornus kousa 'Harlequin'

Cornus kousa 'Heart of Trobe'

Cornus kousa 'Helena'PBR

Cornus kousa 'Highland'

Cornus kousa 'John Slocock' is a bushy cultivar that exhibits a more upright growth pattern compared to the species, featuring branches that ascend before arching outwards. It produces tight clusters of small white flowers, each encircled by four prominent creamy-white bracts that develop pink spots as they mature. This is followed by the appearance of deep pink fruits that grow in clusters resembling strawberries.

Cornus kousa 'John Slocock'

Cornus kousa 'Kim'

Cornus kousa 'Koree'

Cornus kousa 'Kreuzdame' is a deciduous small tree or large shrub that features a broad, spreading growth form and oval, dark green leaves that transform to shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. In early to mid-summer, it produces creamy-white bracts that surround its flowers, giving a fresh look to the landscape. As autumn arrives, this plant bears pink berries reminiscent of strawberries. This cultivar is more compact and grows at a slower pace compared to others in its group. The quality and quantity of flowering can be influenced by the previous summer’s weather; hot and prolonged summers are conducive to a more vibrant floral display the following year.

Cornus kousa 'Kreuzdame'

Cornus kousa 'LT Délicatesse'

Cornus kousa 'Laura' is a compact shrub, reaching up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are variegated, displaying green with white margins, which transform into vivid pink hues in autumn while the centers stay green. The plant produces small, white, petal-like bracts that encircle understated greenish-white flower clusters. In the fall, it yields sweet, strawberry-sized fruits that are edible.

Cornus kousa 'Laura'

Cornus kousa 'Little Beauty'

Cornus kousa 'Lizzie P'

Cornus kousa 'Lustgarten Weeping'

Cornus kousa 'Madame Butterfly' is a compact tree, reaching a height of approximately 7 meters. Its dark green foliage transforms into shades of red and purple during the fall season. In early summer, it produces tight clusters of small, greenish flowers, which are encircled by large, creamy-white bracts featuring dark pink tips that arch upward, mimicking the appearance of butterflies. Following the flowering period, the tree yields edible fruit that is deep pink and resembles strawberries.

Cornus kousa 'Madame Butterfly'

Cornus kousa 'Marwood Cream'

Cornus kousa 'Marwood Dawn' is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters tall. It features ovate, green foliage during the summer months, which transforms to vibrant red hues in the fall. This cultivar is known for its abundant blooms, showcasing large, pink, petal-like bracts that encircle yellow-green flower clusters in early summer. In the autumn, it produces red fruits resembling strawberries.

Cornus kousa 'Marwood Dawn'

Cornus kousa 'Marwood Twilight' is a small deciduous tree or large shrub characterized by its spreading growth form and oval leaves that feature variegated grey-green patterns. In fall, the foliage shifts to deep red and purple tones. Early to mid-summer brings luminous green bracts that mature to a creamy-white hue, which are then succeeded by pink berries resembling strawberries in the autumn.

Cornus kousa 'Marwood Twilight'

Cornus kousa 'Melanie' PBR is a robust, upright shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. Its leaves are variegated, featuring an oval shape with pointed tips and a slightly ruffled margin that is either pure white or cream, providing a contrast to the green center. This plant displays attractive autumn foliage. The slender bracts, resembling star shapes, are greenish-white or very pale green with a narrow white edge surrounding a small green flower cluster, creating a delicate appearance against the leaves. In the fall, it produces red, strawberry-like fruits.

Cornus kousa 'Melanie'PBR

Cornus kousa 'Mignonette'

Cornus kousa 'Milky Way Select' is a robust small tree, reaching heights of 4 to 6 meters. Its foliage consists of deep green, ovate leaves that taper to a point and offer notable color changes in the fall. This cultivar produces an abundance of large, white bracts that overlap, surrounding diminutive flower clusters that resemble tiny dots amid a white backdrop. In autumn, the tree bears an abundance of red fruits that resemble strawberries.

Cornus kousa 'Milky Way Select'

Cornus kousa 'Milky Way' is a vigorous, spreading small tree that typically reaches heights of 4 to 6 meters. The foliage consists of dark green, ovate leaves that taper to a point and display impressive orange and red hues in the fall. In June, the tree is adorned with large, cream-colored bracts that cluster closely together, creating a dense display. These bracts eventually give way to a profusion of strawberry-like fruit in the autumn. Seedlings labeled with this cultivar name may show variability unless they are sourced from the original 'mother plant.'

Cornus kousa 'Milky Way'

Cornus kousa 'Minuma'

Cornus kousa 'Miss Petty'

Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub that exhibits a spreading habit. Its ovate leaves transition to rich shades of purple and red as autumn approaches. The plant produces flower clusters featuring four broad, deep pink bracts. The resulting fruits resemble strawberries and are rosy-pink in color.

Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi'

Cornus kousa 'Moonbeam' is a deciduous small tree or shrub characterized by its rounded, spreading form and oval, dark green leaves that transition to reddish-purple in the fall. In summer, it produces white floral bracts, which are then succeeded by pink, strawberry-like berries in the autumn.

Cornus kousa 'Moonbeam'

This deciduous shrub features oval, dark green leaves and clusters of compact flowers with white bracts tinged with pink, blooming during the summer months. The abundance of flowers can vary based on the summer weather conditions of the previous year.

Cornus kousa 'Mount Fuji'

Cornus kousa 'National' grows into a robust tree, reaching heights of up to 6 meters with a broad, vase-like form. The leaves are variegated, elliptical, and pointed, featuring wavy edges adorned with white splashes and green centers, transitioning to shades of orange and red-purple in the fall. In late spring to early summer, large, creamy bracts resembling petals emerge, enveloping small flower clusters and layering above the foliage. By autumn, this tree produces sizeable red fruits, measuring up to 4 centimeters across.

Cornus kousa 'National'

Cornus kousa 'New Red'

Cornus kousa 'Nicole' is an upright, spreading shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 5 meters. The leaves are ovate with a wavy margin, initially dark green and transitioning to shades of red and purple in the fall. Surrounding the small greenish flowerhead are distinctive white bracts that resemble petals. In autumn, the plant produces red, strawberry-like fruit.

Cornus kousa 'Nicole'

Cornus kousa 'Ohkan'

Cornus kousa 'Piff Frocky'

Cornus kousa 'Pink Lips' is a distinctive deciduous shrub or small tree featuring twisted leaves with a mix of green and white variegation that transitions to pink as summer fades into autumn. In June, it showcases large white bracts tinged with pink, which are followed by pink fruit in the fall.

Cornus kousa 'Pink Lips'

Cornus kousa 'Polywood'

"Cornus kousa 'Pévé Foggy' is a compact shrub, reaching up to 3 meters tall. Its leaves are slender and variegated green, featuring narrow, undulating edges in grey or white that create a fog-like effect. In the fall, the foliage transforms to shades of red and orange. During late May and June, it produces slender bracts that range from greenish to creamy-white, surrounding a small cluster of central flowers. In autumn, the plant bears red, strawberry-like fruits."

Cornus kousa 'Pévé Foggy'

Cornus kousa 'Pévé Guus'

Cornus kousa 'Pévé Limbo' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Pévé Paulus'

Cornus kousa 'Pévé Sammy' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Pévé Satomi Compact'

Cornus kousa 'Rasen' is a substantial deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by its dark green leaves that transition to red-orange in fall. In summer, it produces white bracts that surround its blooms, which are then succeeded by larger pink fruit in autumn compared to other varieties.

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