cornus shrub varieties
If you're searching for year-round interest in your New Zealand garden, cornus shrub varieties are a spectacular choice. Known for their stunning flowers, colourful stems, and vibrant foliage, Cornus, or dogwoods, offer something for every season and style. Whether you're designing a lush woodland border, seeking winter colour, or after a striking focal point, exploring the many cornus shrub varieties opens up a world of possibilities. Read on to discover some of the most popular and unique varieties available, and find tips for choosing the right Cornus for your landscape.
Cornus alba 'Sibirica'
Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’, commonly known as Siberian Dogwood, is a striking deciduous shrub ideal for New Zealand gardens. It is prized for its vivid red winter stems that provide dramatic colour when leaves fall, and its fresh green foliage that turns shades of orange and red in autumn. Small white spring flowers are followed by decorative white berries. Hardy and low-maintenance, Siberian Dogwood thrives in sunny or partially shaded positions with moist, free-draining soil, making it perfect for year-round visual interest.
From $33.68
Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea'
Cornus stolonifera Flaviramea, commonly known as the Yellow Stem Dogwood, is a shrub that features bright yellow stems which become more pronounced in winter. The leaves emerge dark green in spring, and remain this colour until developing red tones in autumn and falling. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and 1 m wide, and should be trimmed each year. Cornus Flaviramea is a great plant for adding to a mixed planting, as well as cluster planting to provide a dramatic winter display.
From $299.92
