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 racemosa 'Cinderella' (v)

Cornus racemosa 'Jade'

Cornus racemosa 'Slavin's Dwarf'

Cornus racemosa Cuyahoga ('Cuyzam') (Counties of Ohio Series)

Cornus racemosa Geauga ('Geazam') (Counties of Ohio Series)

Cornus racemosa Huron ('Hurzam') (Counties of Ohio Series)

Cornus racemosa Mahoning ('Mahzam') (Counties of Ohio Series)

Cornus racemosa Muskingum ('Muszam') (Counties of Ohio Series)

Cornus racemosa Ottawa ('Ottzam') (Counties of Ohio Series)

Cornus rugosa

Cornus sanguinea is a deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height of around 3 meters. It exhibits an upright growth form, with young shoots displaying a reddish-green hue during the winter months. The leaves are ovate and mid-green, transitioning to a deep red as autumn approaches. In summer, this plant produces small white flowers that appear in flat clusters, which are succeeded by black berries.

Cornus sanguinea

Cornus sanguinea 'Anny' is an upright, deciduous shrub that can reach heights of over 2 meters. It features mid-green, oval foliage that transitions to yellow and orange hues in the fall. During summer, it produces small, inconspicuous white flowers, followed by small black berries. The standout characteristic of this plant is its vibrant winter stems, which begin as bright yellow at the base, gradually shifting to orange and culminating in a vivid red at the tips.

Cornus sanguinea 'Anny'

Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Color Dream'

Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of over 2 meters. Known for its robust growth and vibrant winter appearance, this cultivar features stems that display a vivid orange-red hue during the colder months.

Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange'

Cornus sanguinea 'Beteramsii'

Cornus sanguinea 'Cato'

Cornus sanguinea 'Compressa' is an upright, slender deciduous shrub characterized by its dark red stems and compact, rounded leaves that exhibit a purplish hue in the fall. This variety is notable for its lack of flowers.

Cornus sanguinea 'Compressa'

Cornus sanguinea 'Green Light'

Cornus sanguinea 'Magic Flame' is a tall, upright deciduous shrub, reaching heights of over 2 meters. It features broad, oval green leaves that transition to vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and red during the fall. In winter, the bare branches showcase an orange-yellow hue accented by vivid red tips. During the summer months, this variety produces flat clusters of creamy-white flowers, which are later succeeded by blue-black berries.

Cornus sanguinea 'Magic Flame'

This deciduous shrub typically reaches a height of up to 2 meters and has a spreading habit. In summer, it produces oval leaves and small white flowers, though it is primarily valued for its vibrant stems. The orange-red and yellow shoots are particularly pronounced in the winter months, providing notable color during the colder season.

Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'

Cornus sanguinea 'Mietzschii' (v)

Cornus sanguinea 'New Green'

Cornus sanguinea 'Sifa' PBR is a deciduous shrub characterized by its slender, upright branches that can reach heights of approximately 2 meters. In winter, the stems develop a deep orange hue. The foliage is mid-green during the growing season, transitioning to a greenish-yellow in the fall. During summer, it produces clusters of small white flowers, which are subsequently replaced by black fruits.

Cornus sanguinea 'Sifa'PBR

Cornus sanguinea 'Tiffany'

Cornus sanguinea 'Variegata' is a suckering shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. The stems exhibit a range of colors, predominantly vibrant shades on the sunny sides, transitioning from green or brown-red to purple, and eventually maturing to a greyish green-brown. Its leaves are ovate with smooth edges, featuring a rounded base and a pointed tip. The foliage is primarily green, adorned with white and creamy yellow margins, and shifts to red in the autumn. Both sides of the leaves are covered in fine hairs. During the blooming season, this plant produces small, creamy yellow flowers that attract insects, followed by clusters of hard black berries that are favored by birds.

Cornus sanguinea 'Variegata' (v)

Cornus sanguinea 'Viridissima'

Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Beauty' is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of over 2 meters if not regularly trimmed. Its oval foliage transitions to shades of orange and yellow during the fall. In winter, the stems display a pale yellow hue at the base, while the upper portions are characterized by a vibrant red color.

Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Beauty'

Cornus schindleri

Cornus sericea is a robust, sprawling shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.8 meters. It features slender, mid-green leaves that have a pale underside, transforming to red as autumn approaches. In winter, the stems display a range of red hues, from deep to bright. The plant produces creamy white flowers in corymbs measuring up to 7.5 centimeters across, which are succeeded by rounded, hard white berries that stand out against the backdrop of fall foliage.

Cornus sericea

Cornus sericea 'Angustipetala'

Cornus sericea 'Baileyi' is a deciduous shrub that features multiple stems and grows rapidly, producing ovate green leaves that transition to shades of orange, red, and purple in the fall. In winter, its red stems stand out prominently. During spring and summer, the plant produces fragrant white flowers, which are succeeded by bluish-white berries.

Cornus sericea 'Baileyi'

Cornus sericea 'Bergesson's Compact'

Cornus sericea 'Bud's Yellow' is a robust, deciduous shrub that can reach heights of 2.5 meters. It features yellow-green stems that stand out during the winter months and has green, oval leaves that can grow to 11 centimeters in length. In early summer, it produces clusters of small yellowish-white flowers, which can measure up to 7 centimeters in diameter. These are succeeded by round white berries that appear in late summer.

Cornus sericea 'Bud's Yellow'

Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub that spreads through suckering, creating dense thickets. Its stems are yellow-orange with red tips, which are most vivid during the winter months. The leaves are simple and oval, providing some color in the fall. In late spring or early summer, it produces small, off-white flowers, which are succeeded by clusters of white berries.

Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'

Cornus sericea 'Cheyenne'

Cornus sericea 'Coral Red' is a deciduous shrub characterized by multiple stems and a rapid growth rate. Its dark green, oval leaves provide a lush backdrop to the vivid red stems, which are most vibrant during winter. In spring and summer, the plant produces white flowers that are succeeded by bluish-white berries.

Cornus sericea 'Coral Red'

Cornus sericea 'Elongata'

Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub characterized by its suckering growth habit. It features oval green leaves that transition to shades of red or orange in the fall. In winter, the stems exhibit a vibrant greenish-yellow color. During spring and summer, small clusters of nearly white flowers bloom, leading to the formation of white berries in the autumn.

Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'

Cornus sericea 'Garden Glow'

Cornus sericea 'Hedgerows Gold' features distinctively variegated leaves. Fresh growth displays a yellow edge that transitions to a creamy-white hue as the leaves mature, encircling a central green area.

Cornus sericea 'Hedgerows Gold' (v)

Cornus sericea 'Isanti' is a deciduous shrub characterized by its multi-stemmed growth habit. This variety tends to be more compact and denser compared to others, featuring dark green, oval leaves that transition to red hues in the fall. In winter, its vivid red stems provide a striking contrast against the landscape. The plant produces white flowers in the spring and summer, which are succeeded by white fruit.

Cornus sericea 'Isanti'

Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' is a low-growing, rounded shrub that reaches a height of up to 60 cm. It features dense green leaves that transition to a reddish-purple hue in autumn. The plant develops numerous slender, twiggy branches that are reddish in color. In winter, the base of the twigs displays a yellow-green coloration, while the tips turn orange-red. This variety rarely produces flowers or fruit.

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