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 'Robert'

Cornus kousa 'Rosea' is a deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by its vibrant green leaves that transform to shades of orange-red in the fall. In the summer, it produces pink bracts that resemble flowers, giving way to red berries in late summer.

Cornus kousa 'Rosea'

Cornus kousa 'Rosemoor Pink'

Cornus kousa 'Rosy Teacups'PBR

Cornus kousa 'Silver Pheasant' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Sluis Slim' is a compact deciduous small tree or large shrub characterized by its upright growth and pointed, oval leaves that shift to red and purple hues as autumn arrives. In early to mid-summer, it produces creamy-white flowers, which are succeeded by pink berries resembling strawberries in the fall. This variety is well-suited for smaller garden spaces.

Cornus kousa 'Sluis Slim'

Cornus kousa 'Snowbird' is a compact and slow-growing shrub or small tree, reaching heights of up to 3 meters. It features small, ovate green leaves that provide appealing autumn coloration. In summer, it produces small, petal-like white bracts, which are followed by red fruit.

Cornus kousa 'Snowbird'

Cornus kousa 'Snowboy' is a sizable shrub, reaching approximately 2.5 meters in height. Its foliage consists of grey-green leaves edged in white, which transition to shades of pink and red during the autumn season. In early summer, it produces compact clusters of small, greenish flowers that are framed by large white bracts. Subsequently, the plant bears edible fruit resembling deep pink strawberries.

Cornus kousa 'Snowboy' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Snowflurries' is a small deciduous tree or large shrub characterized by its distinctive angular, 'v'-shaped growth and glossy, oval dark green leaves that transform to vibrant red and orange hues in fall. In late spring to early summer, it produces white flower bracts, which are succeeded by pink, strawberry-like berries in autumn.

Cornus kousa 'Snowflurries'

Cornus kousa 'Southern Cross'

Cornus kousa 'Square Dance'

Cornus kousa 'Steeple'

Cornus kousa 'Summer Flair'

Cornus kousa 'Summer Fun' is a shrub or small tree that can reach heights of approximately 3 meters. It features variegated grey-green foliage accented by wide cream-colored edges, which take on shades of pink and soft orange as fall approaches. In early summer, it produces prominent white bracts surrounding its flowers, which are succeeded by red fruits that can be consumed either raw or cooked.

Cornus kousa 'Summer Fun' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Summer Gold' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Summer Majesty'

Cornus kousa 'Sunsplash' is a compact shrub that reaches a height of up to 2.5 meters. In spring, its leaves emerge green with irregular golden yellow margins, which fade entirely to green by summer. During the fall, the foliage showcases a mix of yellow, red, and orange hues. In May and June, medium-sized white bracts encircle small central flowers, leading to the development of red, strawberry-like fruits in the autumn months. This plant grows slowly and maintains a tidy appearance throughout the seasons.

Cornus kousa 'Sunsplash' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Teiner's Gold'

Cornus kousa 'Temple Jewel' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Teresa' is a refined shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. Its foliage is slender and elongated, featuring a bright green base with narrow, consistent white margins. In the fall, the leaves exhibit attractive red and orange hues. During the summer months, this variety produces narrow petal-like bracts that frame a small central cluster of flowers. In autumn, it bears red fruits resembling strawberries.

Cornus kousa 'Teresa' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Teutonia' is a compact, bushy tree characterized by its ovate leaves, which exhibit a reddish-purple hue in the fall. During midsummer, it produces dense clusters of small white flowers, each flanked by large, white bracts measuring up to 8 cm in length, which develop pink spots as they age. In autumn, the plant bears reddish-pink fruits resembling strawberries.

Cornus kousa 'Teutonia'

Cornus kousa 'Tilgates'

Cornus kousa 'Tinknor's Choice'

Cornus kousa 'Trinity Star'

Cornus kousa 'Triple Crown'

Cornus kousa 'Tsukuba No Mine'

Cornus kousa 'U.S.A.'

Cornus kousa 'Vale Milky Way' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Variegata' (v)

Cornus kousa 'Weaver's Weeping' is a gracefully drooping, grafted shrub or small tree that reaches a maximum height of 5 meters, with its branches gracefully arching downwards. The height is determined by the rootstock onto which it is grafted. Its leaves start as green and transition to shades of red, gold, and purple during the fall. In late spring and early summer, the plant is adorned with large white bracts that encircle clusters of small flowers, which gradually shift to a pink hue as they mature. In late summer, it produces small, round, red-pink fruits that are edible.

Cornus kousa 'Weaver's Weeping'

Cornus kousa 'Weisse Fontäne'

Cornus kousa 'Whirlwind'

Cornus kousa 'White Dream' is a sizable, wide deciduous shrub reaching up to 2.5 meters tall. It features dark green foliage that offers appealing autumn hues. Abundant clusters of flat, large ivory-white bracts encircle small greenish flowerheads, creating an eye-catching display during the flowering season.

Cornus kousa 'White Dream'

Cornus kousa 'White Giant'

Cornus kousa 'Willy Boy' is a deciduous small tree or large shrub characterized by its rounded, spreading form. The foliage is oval and features variegated patterns of white and pale green, transforming to shades of pink in the fall. In early to mid-summer, it produces white flower bracts, which are succeeded by berry-like fruits that ripen to pink and red hues in autumn.

Cornus kousa 'Willy Boy'

This variegated variety features leaves edged in wavy, creamy-white, which develop a pink hue in the fall. In early summer, it produces clusters of small white flowers, framed by prominent creamy-white bracts. As autumn approaches, these are succeeded by clusters of reddish, strawberry-like fruit.

Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes' (v)

Cornus kousa Flower Tower ('Zuilb1') is a compact deciduous tree, reaching approximately 4 meters in height after a decade. It features a slender, upright growth form and oval-shaped, dark green foliage. In late spring, it produces sizable, creamy white blossoms, which are succeeded by fruits resembling strawberries that mature to a pinkish-red hue. The leaves transition to a deep red color as autumn approaches.

Cornus kousa Flower Tower ('Zuilb1')

Cornus kousa Galilean ('Galzam') is a deciduous small tree or sizable shrub characterized by its spreading growth form and pointed, oval leaves that are dark green and glossy. In the fall, the foliage transitions to hues of red and purple. During early to mid-summer, this plant produces white bracts that resemble flowers, which are succeeded by pink, strawberry-like fruit in the autumn.

Cornus kousa Galilean ('Galzam')

Cornus kousa Heart Throb ('Schmred') is a robust deciduous shrub or small tree featuring oval, dark green leaves that transition to a deep crimson red as summer gives way to autumn. In June, it showcases large pink bracts that deepen in color over time, eventually giving way to pink, strawberry-like fruits in the fall.

Cornus kousa Heart Throb ('Schmred')

Cornus kousa Radiant Rose ('Hanros') is a compact tree that reaches approximately 7 meters in height. It features pointed, dark green foliage that turns vibrant red in the fall. Early summer brings tight clusters of small, greenish flowers enveloped by substantial pink bracts. This is followed by the production of edible fruit resembling deep pink strawberries.

Cornus kousa Radiant Rose ('Hanros')

Cornus kousa 'Samaritan' is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 7 meters. Its bark displays a silvery grey to brown hue, developing a silver appearance as it begins to peel in maturity or during winter months. The leaves are elliptical and arranged oppositely, featuring a distinctive variegation with broad creamy white margins that may display a hint of pink in spring; the leaf edges have a subtle wave. The plant produces petal-like bracts that shift from creamy green to creamy white, surrounding a central cluster of creamy white flowers. In autumn, the foliage transitions to shades of pink and burgundy maroon. The plant bears sweet, strawberry-like fruits that are red and edible.

Cornus kousa Samaritan ('Samzam') (v)

Cornus kousa Scarlet Fire ('H 3 Dr 11 P21'PBR)

Cornus kousa from Japan

Cornus kousa from Korea

Cornus kousa giant-flowered

Cornus kousa var. chinensis is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 7 meters. It features elongated, wavy-edged dark green leaves that transform to shades of crimson and purple in the fall. In early summer, it produces small green flowers grouped together in clusters, each encircled by four large, creamy-white bracts measuring up to 5 centimeters. This is followed by the appearance of fleshy, deep pink fruits resembling strawberries.

Cornus kousa var. chinensis

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Barmstedt'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Bodnant Form' is a small tree or large shrub that grows at a gradual pace. It features an upright form with elongated, oval leaves that are dark green, transitioning to red and purple hues as fall approaches. In early to mid-summer, it produces substantial white flowers, which are succeeded by pink berries resembling strawberries in the autumn months.

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