chinensis dogwood
Looking for chinensis dogwood to grace your New Zealand garden with elegant beauty and charm? This plant, commonly known as Cornus chinensis, is renowned for its vibrant foliage, striking flowers, and attractive red berries—a standout feature for any landscape enthusiast seeking year-round interest. Whether you're planning a mixed border, creating wildlife habitats, or keen to experiment with shade gardening, chinensis dogwood is an exceptional choice for gardens big and small. This versatile specimen offers dramatic appeal with layered branches, lush green leaves, and clusters of creamy white blooms in late spring. As autumn arrives, the plant transforms, showcasing a fiery display of colour enhanced by its unique berry clusters, making it equally captivating in both urban and rural New Zealand environments. Here’s everything you need to know about selecting, growing, and using chinensis dogwood in your outdoor spaces.
Cornus controversa
Cornus controversa, commonly known as the Giant Dogwood, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that features lush foliage that emerges mid-green in spring, ages to become dark green, then develops colourful red and purple tones in autumn before falling. The tree is adorned with clusters of cream-white flowers in summer, which result in small, dark blue berries. It typically grows to 10 m tall and 6 m wide. Cornus controversa makes for a lovely specimen tree and is an excellent choice for adding to a mixed planting, or using as a backdrop for smaller plants.
From $383.29
Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm)
Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as the Chinese Elm, China Elm, or the Chinese Lacebark Elm Tree, is grown for its stature and colourful foliage. The lush foliage emerges a mid-green colour in spring, ages to become dark green, then develops impressive red tones in autumn before falling. The Chinese Elm typically grows with a broad and rounded habit to about 12 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Ulmus parvifolia is commonly grown as a specimen and makes for a wonderful shade tree. It is also well suited to being used in avenue plantings or to border an entrance.
From $192.51
