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 alba 'Rosenthal' (v)

Cornus alba 'Ruby' is a deciduous shrub characterized by its slender, erect stems that are vivid red, transitioning to a greenish-orange at their base. The mid-green foliage transforms to a rich wine-red hue in the fall. In late spring and early summer, the plant produces small clusters of cream-colored flowers, which are succeeded by white fruits.

Cornus alba 'Ruby'

Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls' is a deciduous shrub that maintains a compact, upright form, typically growing to 1.8 meters in both height and width. The foliage is green during the growing season, transitioning to shades of red or reddish-purple in the fall. Its young branches are a vivid red in winter. This variety produces abundant white berries after the springtime blooms of yellow-white flowers.

Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'

Cornus alba 'Sibirica Ruby' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub that spreads through suckering, creating dense clumps of slender red branches. Its ovate foliage transitions to a rich wine-red hue in the fall. This cultivar is particularly valued for the vibrant red hue of its young stems. When not pruned, it produces clusters of small cream-colored flowers in summer, which give way to bluish-white berries.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica Ruby'

Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata' is a deciduous shrub that develops dense thickets characterized by its vibrant red stems. Its foliage features variegated green leaves, edged with creamy-white. In spring, the plant produces small clusters of yellow-white flowers, which give way to berries that are either white or have a hint of blue.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata' (v)

Cornus alba 'Sibirica' is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub that produces a dense thicket of slender red stems, which transition to a vivid crimson hue during the winter months. The leaves are ovate and green, changing to reddish tones in the fall. In spring and summer, it bears small, cream-colored flowers arranged in flat clusters, which are succeeded by blue-white berries.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica'

Cornus alba 'Snow Pearls'

Cornus alba 'Spaethii' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub known for its suckering growth habit and vivid red stems during the winter months. The leaves are ovate and feature prominent yellow edges. It produces cream-colored flowers in broad clusters, followed by white berries.

Cornus alba 'Spaethii' (v)

Cornus alba 'Variegata' (v)

Cornus alba 'Wintersun' is an upright, multi-stemmed shrub that can reach a height of 2 meters. Its green stems transition to an orange-red hue during the winter months. In spring, the plant produces green foliage, which shifts to yellow in the summer and then displays a mix of yellow, red, and burgundy tones in autumn. During late spring to early summer, creamy flowers bloom, giving way to round white berries that mature to a bluish-white color.

Cornus alba 'Wintersun'

Cornus alba Baton Rouge ('Minbat' PBR) is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub known for its tendency to sucker and create dense thickets. Its slender stems take on a vivid crimson hue during the winter months. The leaves are ovate and transition to a plum color in the fall. This plant produces small, cream-colored flowers that appear in flat clusters, followed by bluish-white berries.

Cornus alba Baton Rouge ('Minbat'PBR)

Cornus alba Chief Bloodgood ('Chblzam')

Cornus alba Creme de Mint ('Crimizam') (v)

Cornus alba Hutchinson's form

This compact variety grows to a height of 1.5 to 2 meters. It features vibrant red stems, which are more pronounced in younger plants, and has variegated leaves with cream and green colors that may turn red in the fall. In late spring and early summer, it produces clusters of small white flowers, which are later succeeded by blue-white fruits.

Cornus alba Ivory Halo ('Bailhalo'PBR)

Cornus alba L. is a robust, suckering shrub characterized by its vibrant red stems that stand out during the winter months. The dark green leaves transition to shades of red or orange in the fall. In late spring and early summer, it produces flat clusters of understated creamy flowers, which are succeeded by clusters of small, white berries.

Cornus alba L.

Cornus alba Miracle ('Verpaalen2' PBR) is a substantial deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. Its upright green stems transform to a vivid red hue as winter approaches. In spring, the oval leaves initially appear pinkish, transitioning to a variegated mix of cream and green throughout the summer months. As autumn arrives, foliage shifts to shades of red and deep purple-pink. During summer, clusters of creamy white flowers bloom, giving way to blue-black berries in the fall.

Cornus alba Miracle ('Verpaalen2'PBR) (v)

Cornus alba Neon Burst ('Byboughen'PBR)

Cornus alba Nightfall ('Verpaalen3') is a sizable deciduous shrub, reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters. In winter, its upright red stems provide visual interest once the foliage has fallen. The leaves are oval and dark green, transitioning to a deep purple as the season advances, featuring a soft, greyish texture on the undersides.

Cornus alba Nightfall ('Verpaalen3')

Cornus alba Red Gnome ('Regnzam')

Cornus alba Strawberry Daiquiri ('Stdazam') (v)

Cornus alba Touch of Elegance ('Staltouch') (v)

Cornus alternifolia is a sizable deciduous shrub or a small tree that can reach heights of up to 6 meters, featuring a distinctive arching growth habit. Its stems are glossy and purple-green, supporting alternate, dark green, ovate foliage that transforms into a rich burgundy-purple hue during the fall. In late spring and throughout summer, clusters of lacy white flowers, which emit a subtle fragrance, bloom above the leaves. Following this floral display, dark blue fruits develop in summer, providing a food source for local birds.

Cornus alternifolia

Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' is a substantial, spreading deciduous shrub characterized by its tiered branching structure. The leaves are ovate with white margins, providing a notable contrast. It produces small clusters of white flowers, which are flat in shape, followed by black berries.

Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' (v)

Cornus alternifolia 'Brunette'

Cornus alternifolia 'Corallina'

Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Surprise'

Cornus alternifolia 'Goldfinch' (v)

Cornus alternifolia 'Illusion' (v)

Cornus alternifolia 'Moonlight' (v)

Cornus alternifolia 'Ochrocarpa'

Cornus alternifolia 'Silver Giant' is a small tree or large shrub that features a rounded, spreading form. Its leaves are oval and exhibit a variegated pattern of grey-green with silver-white edges. In early to mid-summer, this plant produces creamy-white flower bracts, which are succeeded by pink berries resembling strawberries in the fall.

Cornus alternifolia 'Silver Giant' (v)

Cornus alternifolia 'Umbraculifera'

Cornus alternifolia 'Virescens'

Cornus alternifolia 'Yellow Spring' is a robust deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. In spring, it produces elongated, pointed leaves that are a vibrant golden yellow, arranged alternately along the branches. The striking contrast of lacy white flower clusters emerges against the yellow foliage during this season. As summer progresses, the leaves transition to a deeper green, and by autumn, they take on a red-purple hue. In summer, this plant also bears dark blue fruits.

Cornus alternifolia 'Yellow Spring'

Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows' is a deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching heights of up to 3.6 meters. Its leaves are ovate and variegated, showcasing irregular yellow-green centers surrounded by golden yellow edges, arranged alternately along the stems. In spring, the leaf tips exhibit a flush of orange-red, deepening in color as autumn approaches. Lacy white flower clusters emerge in spring, positioned above the bright foliage. By summer, dark blue fruits develop, offering a food source for birds.

Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows ('Wstackman'PBR) (v)

Cornus alternifolia Pinky Spot ('Minpinky') is a deciduous small tree or large shrub that features a layered, spreading growth form. Its leaves are oval, glossy, and mid-green, adorned with pink and white edges, transitioning to shades of red and purple as autumn approaches. In early to mid-summer, it produces small white flowers, which are succeeded by red and pink fruit in the fall.

Cornus alternifolia Pinky Spot ('Minpinky')

Cornus amomum is a robust, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub that develops an open, rounded form as it matures. Its mid to dark-green foliage emerges in spring and persists through summer, transitioning to shades of red and purple in the fall before dropping off, exposing the red-purple stems that remain visible during winter. In spring and summer, the plant produces clusters of creamy-white flowers, which give way to white berries that mature to blue, drawing the attention of birds.

Cornus amomum

Cornus amomum 'Blue Cloud' is a robust, expansive deciduous shrub featuring muted purple-red stems and lush dark green foliage. In the fall, the leaves transition to shades of orange, red, or purple. During late spring and early summer, this plant produces arching clusters of white flowers, which are later succeeded by shiny blue berries.

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