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 var. chinensis 'Cappuccino'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'China Girl' is a robust shrub or diminutive tree that showcases abundant blooms early in its life. Its dark green, oval foliage transforms to shades of red and orange during the fall. In summer, it produces small clusters of greenish flowers encircled by prominent white bracts, which later give way to fleshy, deep pink fruits.

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'China Girl'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Claudia' is a compact, upright tree featuring mid-green, oval-shaped foliage that transitions to shades of red and orange in the fall. In early summer, it produces flower clusters made up of small, greenish blooms, encircled by four wide, overlapping bracts that mature to reveal pink hues. The fruit is a deep pink, resembling strawberries in appearance.

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Claudia'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Great Star' is a robust shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. It features a central trunk with horizontal branches that emerge from the base. The leaves are ovate and mid-green, transforming into shades of red and orange during the fall. From a young age, this plant produces clusters of large blooms measuring 10 cm across. The flowers are surrounded by white bracts that resemble petals, rising above the leaves starting in late May and eventually turning a rose pink. In autumn, the plant bears fleshy, red fruits that resemble strawberries.

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Great Star'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Greta's Gold' (v)

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Ikone'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Kalmthout'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Kea'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Madison' is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach approximately 3 meters in height within a decade. It features oval leaves that display a rich green hue. In late spring, this plant produces sizable creamy white flowers, which are succeeded by fruit resembling strawberries that mature to a pinkish-red color. During the heat of summer, the new foliage may exhibit yellow and red tints, transitioning to shades of orange and red as fall arrives.

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Madison'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'PVG'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Princeton Variegated' (v)

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Rubra'

This compact, upright tree grows to approximately 4 meters in height and features dense foliage that transitions to shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall. Clusters of small, greenish flowers emerge, encased in large, broad white bracts. The tree produces edible fruit resembling strawberries, which mature to a deep pink hue.

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Schmetterling'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Snowflake' is a resilient, bushy small tree or shrub characterized by its oval, glossy dark green leaves that transition to shades of orange and red in the fall. From May to June, it produces large white bracts that resemble flowers, which are followed by small pink berries that develop in autumn.

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Snowflake'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Spinners Variety'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Spinners'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Summer Stars'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Tri-Splendor'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Variegata'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'White Dusted' is a sizable, gradually maturing shrub featuring broad, ovate leaves marked with cream and white variegation, which transforms to shades of red and pink in the fall. In early summer, it produces flower clusters of small greenish blooms, encircled by four elongated, creamy-white bracts. The resulting fruit resembles deep pink strawberries.

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'White Dusted' (v)

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'White Fountain'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Wieting's Select' is a compact, upright tree featuring ovate leaves that turn a vibrant red in the fall. In early summer, it produces flower clusters made up of small, greenish blooms, encircled by four large, pointed bracts that transition to a pink hue as they mature. The fruit is a deep pink, resembling strawberries.

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Wieting's Select'

This compact, bushy tree reaches a height of up to 6 meters. It features ovate leaves that transition to shades of red and purple during the fall. In early summer, it produces prominent flower clusters, each consisting of four broad, ovate bracts that start as cream and gradually develop a pink hue. The flowering is succeeded by rose-red fruits.

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Wisley Queen'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Xanthocarpa'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis Mandarin Jewel ('Madi-II')

Cornus kousa var. chinensis Prophet ('Propzam')

Cornus linifolia

Cornus macrophylla Wall. is a sizable, multi-stemmed deciduous tree or substantial shrub. It features broad, oval leaves that are dark green and transition to yellow, purple, or orange hues in the fall. In late summer, it produces dense clusters of white flowers, which are succeeded by dark blue to black fruits in the autumn months.

Cornus macrophylla Wall.

Cornus macrophylla var. macrophylla

Cornus macrophylla var. stracheyi

Cornus mas is a deciduous shrub characterized by its oval leaves, which transition to a purple hue in the autumn months. In late winter, it produces small clusters of vibrant yellow flowers. These blooms are succeeded by glossy red fruits resembling cherries.

Cornus mas

Cornus mas 'Alba'

Cornus mas 'Aurea' is a sizable deciduous shrub characterized by its vibrant golden-yellow foliage in spring, which transitions to a yellow-green hue during the summer months before displaying autumn colors. In late winter, it produces small clusters of bright yellow flowers, which are succeeded by glossy red fruits resembling cherries.

Cornus mas 'Aurea' (v)

Cornus mas 'Aureoelegantissima' is a sizable, slow-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. Its foliage features vibrant green leaves edged with broad, irregular creamy-yellow borders that take on shades of pinkish-red, deepening to red and orange as autumn approaches. In summer, it produces a limited number of nearly sterile flowers, which are succeeded by a modest yield of red berries.

Cornus mas 'Aureoelegantissima' (v)

Cornus mas 'Bush Park'

Cornus mas 'Crispa'

Cornus mas 'Devin' (F)

Cornus mas 'Elegant' (F)

Cornus mas 'Elena'

Cornus mas 'Fastigiata'

Cornus mas 'Golden Cherry'

Cornus mas 'Golden Glory' is a deciduous shrub or small tree that expands as it matures. In late winter, it produces abundant clusters of golden-yellow flowers, often blooming even on younger specimens. This is followed in the autumn by glossy red fruits.

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