Shrub/Tree Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides' [Fernspray Hinoki Falsecypress] Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides' is a slow-growing, irregularly-branched, open shrub or small tree that has straggly branches with clusters of fernspray foliage. This plant grows well in average soils, as long as they are well-drained. Provide shelter from the wind.
Shrub Cornus alba [Tatarian Dogwood] Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.
Shrub Cornus alba 'Argenteo-Marginata' [Variegated Red Twig Tatarian Dogwood] A vigorous cultivar with attractive, variegated leaves. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.
Shrub Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' [sold as Ivory Halo™] [Variegated Red Twig Dogwood] A compact cultivar with attractive, variegated leaves. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.
Shrub Cornus alba 'Bud’s Yellow' [Yellow Twig Tatarian Dogwood] This cultivar has yellow stems that are especially prominent in the winter. It has better resistance to canker than the similar Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings.
Shrub Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' [Kesselring Tatarian Dogwood] This cultivar is known for its deep purple twigs in winter and rich reddish-purple foliage in fall. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Canker can be a problem.
Tree Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess' [Cherokee Princess Flowering Dogwood] This Flowering Dogwood cultivar is an early and abundant bloomer and produces large (up to 5" wide), showy white bracts. As with all Flowering Dogwoods, it has a distinct horizontal branching pattern and is one of the finest small trees, interesting at almost every season. Flowering Dogwoods are widely adaptable, but material of different geographic origin varies widely in hardiness. The fruit is an important food supply for native birds and other animals. 'Cherokee Princess'…
Shrub/Tree Cornus mas [Cornelian Cherry Dogwood] Large multi-stemmed shrub or small tree of oval rounded outline, usually branching to the ground. Small yellow flowers are beautiful when borne in mass in the spring. No serious disease problems. Sometimes it suckers abundantly, and these suckers should be removed to control spread; this is especially important if maintaining this plant in tree form.
Tree Cornus mas 'Golden Glory' [Golden Glory Cornelian Cherry Dogwood] Large multi-stemmed shrub or small tree of oval rounded outline, usually branching to the ground. Small yellow flowers are beautiful when borne in mass in the spring, and 'Golden Glory' is especially floriferous. No serious disease problems. Sometimes it suckers abundantly and these suckers should be removed to control spread; this is especially important if maintaining this plant in tree form.
