dogwood tree varieties nz
If you’re searching for beautiful dogwood tree varieties NZ gardeners love, you’ve come to the right place. Dogwoods (Cornus) are prized throughout New Zealand for their stunning spring flowers, attractive foliage, and versatility in the landscape. From classic white-flowered trees to vibrant red-stemmed shrubs, dogwoods offer a diverse range suitable for every garden style and climate. Discover the best dogwood tree varieties NZ nurseries offer, learn tips for planting and care, and explore some of the unique cultivars available to Kiwi gardeners.
Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder'
Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' is a deciduous dogwood tree renowned for its impressive spring blossoms and vibrant autumn foliage. This hybrid cultivar, a cross between Cornus florida and Cornus nuttallii, features large, showy white flowers that appear in spring, followed by red berries in autumn. The tree grows with a narrow, upright form, reaching approximately 6 metres in height and 3 metres in width. Its dark green leaves turn striking shades of red before falling, adding seasonal interest to your garden.
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Cornus florida 'Spring Song'
Cornus florida 'Spring Song' is a deciduous shrub grown for its colourful flowering in spring. At this time, masses of showy, rose-pink flowers are borne just as the foliage emerges. The glossy, young leaves are green with bronze overtones and quickly age to become dark green. They develop colourful orange, red, and dark purple tones before falling in autumn. It grows with a rounded habit to about 3 m tall and the same wide. Cornus 'Spring Song' is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around outdoor living areas, used to border an entrance, maintained in a courtyard garden, or included in cottage gardens.
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