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Dogwoods - now you're barking up the right tree! The Cornus or Dogwood genus of trees and shrubs has family members from both North America and Asia. The Dogwood most commonly grown in NZ hails from North America and is known as Cornus florida. In this case "florida" actually means flowering rather than place of origin. The Americans love this tree so much it is the State tree for both Virginia and Missouri. Cornus kousa which hails from Japan is becoming more popular in NZ and Cornus kousa Moonlight is a firm favourite with the team here at Wairere. All Dogwoods are deciduous and frost hardy with the exception of Cornus capitata which is semi evergreen and only tolerates light frost. To get the best from Dogwoods you really must be able to give them the conditions they thrive on. They require a sunny spot with no more than the lightest shade plus deep nourishing soil that is not too wet in winter. Dogwoods love a cold winter and hot dry summer. For those who have warm winters (Waikato North) then try Cornus Eddies White Wonder which has been bred to cope with warmer temperatures. If you do not provide Cornus with the correct conditions they can become susceptible to anthracnose disease which is a fungus disease typified by brown to tan irregular spots and blotches on the leaves. This can be treated with fungicide but prevention with the correct cultural requirements is really the answer. Dogwoods flower in spring, the "flower" is made up of four bracts that surround a small central dome. With some varieties showy "strawberry" like fruits follow the flowers. All Dogwoods should have excellent autumn colour and this is probably their most highly valued feature. Look for variegated varieties which have fabulous foliage interest throughout spring, summer and autumn. *In case you are curious the name Dogwood is said to have come from the fact that the bark from the tree was used to make up a solution for bathing mangy dogs! There is also the legend that the wood from the Dogwood was used to make the cross Jesus was crucified on and ever since that time the tree has had 4 floral bracts to represent the cross with a red centre to represent the blood of Christ. The tree will also never grow large enough to provide timber for another cross. Cornus or Dogwood, fact or fiction, no matter which, is always a worthy choice for a special specimen tree or group planting.

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aka Pagoda Dogwood

Pagoda Dogwood. This attractive tree has a tiered arrangement of branches decorated with variegated green leaves with white margins. In summer small sprays of creamy white flowers appear and are followed by black berries. Plant in a sunny spot in rich well drained soil. Deciduous.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m

Cornus Alternifolia Argentea

Expected Stock Height: 80/90 cm  ? 

New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

The Asian Dogwood is often described as a large shrub because of its multi-stemmed habit rather than having a single trunk. Dark green foliage in spring-summer with good autumn tones before fall. The flower bracts are large, star shaped and a deep pink. Very showy in late spring. Est.10yr.growth.

Cornus prefer a nice deep rich acid soil so choose your planting spot well.

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m

Cornus Beni Fuji L/W

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm  ? 

Container: pb18  ? 

$69.99

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

This large multi-stemmed shrub has the most beautiful variegated foliage in various shades of green and creamy white. The leaves are off-set by the purple shading of the twigs. Large showy white flower bracts in late spring. Special. Likes nice rich acid soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m

Cornus Bonfire

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: pb18  ? 

$69.99

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aka Dogwood

An American hybrid valued for the ruby red flower bracts that appear in spring. The new spring foliage is an attractive bronze-red before turning the usual green. Striking autumn colour adds to the overall value of this specimen tree. Plant in a sunny spot in nice rich soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m

Cornus Cherokee Chief L/W

Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$69.99

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Cornus Cherokee Chief L/W

Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$79.99

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aka Dogwood

This Dogwood is valued for the decorative variegated foliage. The fresh green leaves are attractively margined in creamy white with just a hint of pink in spring. The flower bracts are showy and white. Excellent autumn colour. Plant in a sunny position in nice rich soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 3.5m

Cornus Cherokee Daybreak L/W

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm  ? 

Container: pb18  ? 

$69.99

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aka Dogwood

Showy red flower bracts appear in spring followed by red strawberry fruits that birds love. The variegated green foliage is broadly outlined with lemon yellow, with hints of bronze and pink in spring. Striking autumn colour. Plant in a sunny position. Deciduous.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m

Cornus Cherokee Sunset

Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

A very pretty oriental Cornus that has showy white flower bracts which appear on the horizontal layered branches in spring-summer. The flowers are followed by small red fruits. Very pretty in full bloom. Green summer foliage colours well prior to leaf fall. Deciduous.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m

Cornus China Girl

Expected Stock Height: 70/90 cm  ? 

New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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aka Dogwood

You'll be on 'Cloud 9' when you see the profusion of pure white large flower bracts that appear in spring on this lovely tree. More tolerant of heat than many other Cornus and all together strong and vigorous. The dark green summer foliage colours well prior to leaf fall. Deciduous

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m

Cornus Cloud Nine

Expected Stock Height: 90/110 cm  ? 

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aka Dogwood

A reasonably hardy, tree that produces reddish-pink flowers emerging from mid to late spring. The lush green summer foliage turns to various shades of orange, crimson and red in autumn. Grow in partial shade or full sun where soil is rich in organic material, moist but free-draining. Deciduous

 

Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 4m

Cornus Comanche Chief

Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm  ? 

Container: pb18  ? 

$69.99

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aka Dogwood /Wedding Cake Tree

Dogwood. A wonderful tree with tiered branches and broad clusters of prominent cream coloured flowers in early summer. Really something in full flower. The flowers are followed by small black fruits. Glossy green summer foliage turns rich purplish-red before leaf fall. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

 

Flower Colour: Cream
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 5m

Cornus Controversa

Expected Stock Height: 160/180 cm  ? 

New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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aka Golden Wedding Cake Tree

Bred in NZ, this version of the popular 'Wedding Cake Tree' has green leaves with margins of creamy gold. The branches have a most unusual layered pattern hence the common name. Pretty white flowers in summer. Plant in sun or semi-shade in rich fertile well drained soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

This tree is a beautiful specimen for that prime front lawn position. It needs space around it in order to really show off the layers.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 4m

Cornus Controversa Golden Wedding L/W

Expected Stock Height: 60/80 cm  ? 

This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock.

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aka The Wedding Cake Tree

This unique and special Cornus is highly valued for the unusual layered structure of its branches giving it the common name of 'The Wedding Cake Tree'. New foliage is soft green edged with cream accented by the reddish tinge of the new branches. Little white flowers in summer. Deciduous

A very special feature tree that deserves space to grow unhindered so it can show off its unique structure. Always admired and a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 4m

Cornus Controversa Variegata L/W

Expected Stock Height: 80/110 cm  ? 

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Cornus Controversa Variegata L/W

Expected Stock Height: 60/80 cm  ? 

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

Asian Dogwood. An upright form of this large multi-stemmed deciduous shrub. In late spring semi-double white flower bracts are showy and dramatic. The new foliage is a fresh rich green and has good autumn colour before leaf fall. Plant in rich acid soil best results. Deciduous


 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m

Cornus Doubloon

Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm  ? 

Container: pb18  ? 

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aka Dogwood

An extremely popular 'Dogwood' and deservedly so. A reliable performer in most climates. Handles the heat well compared to others in the family. Large showy white bracts appear in spring followed by fresh green summer foliage that turns scarlet and orange in autumn prior to leaf fall. Est.10yr.growth.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m

Cornus Eddies White Wonder

Expected Stock Height: 180/200 cm  ? 

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Cornus Eddies White Wonder

Expected Stock Height: 120/160 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Cornus Eddies White Wonder

Expected Stock Height: 180/200 cm  ? 

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aka Weeping Asian Dogwood

A special form of Asian Dogwood with a weeping habit. Stake the main leader to the desired height then allow to cascade downwards. The tree naturally forms a graceful rounded crown. White flower bracts decorate the branches in late spring. Quite lovely. Deciduous.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Weeping
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 1.5m

Cornus Elizabeth Lustgarten L/W

Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm  ? 

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Cornus Elizabeth Lustgarten L/W

Expected Stock Height: 60/80 cm  ? 

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aka Dogwood

Dogwood. Discovered in Greenvale, NZ, by Mrs L Patterson this showy Cornus has large cream flower bracts that appear in summer. The green foliage has good autumn tones. A vigorous, hardy and highly ornamental tree. Likes the sun and nice rich soil. Semi-evergreen. PVR.


 

Flower Colour: Cream / White
PVR: TRM087
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m

Cornus Greenvale

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

This large shrub or small tree will delight in spring-summer with masses of star-shaped white flower bracts. The bracts are followed by red fruits. The green summer foliage turns to purple and red tones prior to leaf fall. Plant in the sun with rich acid soil for best results. Est.10yr.growth.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 4m

Cornus Milky Way

Current Stock Height: 50/90 cm  ? 

Container: pb18  ? 

$69.99

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Cornus Milky Way

Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$79.99

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

This tree is extremely eye catching when in bloom. The very large, pointed, creamy white floral bracts hang gracefully on layered branches reminiscent of a moonbeam dancing through the clouds! Very showy and attractive. Plant in the sun in nice rich soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m

Cornus Moonbeam

Expected Stock Height: 100/120 cm  ? 

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Cornus Moonbeam

Expected Stock Height: 90/110 cm  ? 

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

Creamy white star shaped bracts smother this large shrub over late spring through to end of January and contrast nicely against the dark green foliage. Pinkish red strawberry like fruit in autumn along with stunning autumn tones on foliage prior to leaf fall. Prefers rich acid soil. Est. 10yr. growth.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 4m

Cornus National L/W

Current Stock Height: 90/120 cm  ? 

Container: pb18  ? 

$69.99

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Cornus National L/W

Current Stock Height: 110/130 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$79.99

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aka Weeping Dogwood

An attractive and unusual small weeping 'Dogwood' which would look lovely in a container. The pure white flower bracts appear on graceful pendulous branches in spring. These are sometimes followed by red fruits. Plant in a sunny position in nice rich soil for best results. Deciduous.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 1.5m

Cornus Pendula

Expected Stock Height: 40/60 cm  ? 

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aka Dogwood

A lovely showy 'Dogwood' with colourful spring-summer foliage in tones of soft yellow splashed with green. In autumn the foliage turns a veritable rainbow of colour prior to leaf fall. You will also enjoy lovely white flower bracts in spring, what more could you want? Est.10yr.growth.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m

Cornus Rainbow L/W

Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm  ? 

Container: pb18  ? 

$69.99

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Cornus Rainbow

Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$79.99

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

A beautiful Asian Dogwood with pink flower bracts that appear in late spring. The summer leaves are fresh green changing to beautiful autumn tones of purplish red. Forms a broad, rounded shrub. Happiest in the sun in rich acid soil. Hardy and deciduous. Est. 10yr. growth.

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m

Cornus Satomi L/W

Expected Stock Height: 50/70 cm  ? 

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aka Dogwood

Beautiful green foliage for back-ground planting. The leaves turn to stunning shades of red and fall to reveal deep red stems, adding naked colour to the winter garden. To encourage colourful bark, remove a third of the stems back to ground level each spring. Easy to grow.

 

Flower Colour: Cream
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m

Cornus Alba Sibirica

Current Stock Height: 60/90 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$59.99

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aka Dogwood

Large rosy pink flower bracts put on a display in spring adding softness and colour to the spring garden. The new foliage is a bronze green shade and has vibrant autumn tones prior to leaf fall. Happiest in a sunny position in nice rich acid soil. Deciduous. Est. 10yr. growth.

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m

Cornus Spring Song L/W

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm  ? 

Container: pb18  ? 

$69.99

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aka Dogwood

Dogwood. Masses of deep pink flower bracts appear in spring followed by red strawberry fruits that birds love. The green summer foliage colours well prior to leaf fall. Plant in a sunny spot in nice rich acid soil for best results. Deciduous. Est. 10yr. growth.

Generally 'Dogwoods' need a nice cool winter to do well, 'Stoke's Pink' is more adaptable than some other cultivars and can cope with warmer climates.

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m

Cornus Stokes Pink

Current Stock Height: 130/140 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$79.99

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aka Osier Dogwood or Green Barked Dogwood

A distinctive form of Dogwood that is valued for the thicket of yellow stems that look their best when bare in winter. The summer foliage is dark green and colours well in autumn. The late spring flowers are white. Hardy and easy to grow. Great for decorative floral work. Deciduous.


 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.8m x 3m

Cornus Stolonifera Flaviramea

Current Stock Height: 30/50 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

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