Cornus or 'Dogwood' are a decididuous small tree or shrub (with the exception of C. capitata which is evergreen) Useful as a feature tree with attractive shape, nice foliage and bark and showy flowers in spring. Great colour in autumn and flowers that range from red through to yellow and white. Cornus Alba Elegantissima has red stems and a bushy habit. Variegated foliage. Cornus contaversa is slow growing but magnuficent in flower. Cornus 'Eddies White Wonder' is strong growing with large white flowers. Cornus kousa chinenesis is a small growing tree with excellent autumn colour. Cornus Mas is the 'Cornelian Cherry'.
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