evergreen dogwood varieties
If you're searching for evergreen dogwood varieties to bring lasting beauty and year-round foliage to your New Zealand garden, you've come to the right place. Evergreen dogwoods are prized for their glossy leaves, attractive blooms, and resilience even in mild winters—making them ideal for landscaping that remains lush in every season. Whether you're seeking a specimen tree, privacy screening, or a low-maintenance feature plant, understanding the options among evergreen dogwood varieties will help you create a vibrant outdoor space that thrives and delights.
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
Cornus kousa 'Milky Way'
Cornus kousa 'Milky Way' features large and showy, white flowers that adorn the tree in spring and 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 before falling. It grows with a broad and spreading crown to about 5 m tall and 6 m wide. Cornus 'Milky Way' 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 $340.69
