kousa dogwood varieties
If you’re searching for the best kousa dogwood varieties to elevate your New Zealand garden, you’re in the right place. These elegant flowering trees, native to East Asia, are celebrated for their stunning spring and early summer blooms, attractive autumn foliage, and striking bark. Kousa dogwoods thrive in a range of NZ climates, making them a wonderful addition to gardens both formal and informal. Whether you’re after brilliant white flowers, reliable performance, or unique cultivars, exploring the different kousa dogwood varieties available will help you find the perfect specimen. Read on to discover popular types, their key features, and tips for choosing and growing your ideal kousa dogwood.
Cornus kousa National
Cornus kousa 'National' is a deciduous tree that features large and showy, cream white flowers in spring, which are followed by red berries in autumn. The glossy foliage is dark green and contrasts perfectly with the flowers. As autumn progresses, the leaves develop impressive shades of red and purple before falling. It grows with a broad and spreading crown to about 5 m tall and 6 m wide. Cornus National is commonly grown as a specimen and is excellent for including in a mixed planting, using in avenue plantings, or including in a cottage garden.
From $299.92
Cornus kousa 'Southern Cross'
Cornus kousa 'Southern Cross' features large and showy, white flowers which adorn the tree in spring and are followed by red berries in autumn. It grows with a narrow, upright, multi-trunked habit, carrying dark green leaves which develop impressive shades of red before falling. It grows with a rounded shape to about 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Cornus 'Southern Cross' makes for an excellent specimen and is great for including in mixed plantings, for lining an entranceway, or maintaining in a courtyard garden.
From $343.89
