flowering dogwood tree
The flowering dogwood tree is a beloved addition to New Zealand gardens, celebrated for its breathtaking spring blooms, graceful branching, and year-round visual interest. Whether you're seeking a showy specimen for the front lawn, or a delicate accent for shaded borders, the flowering dogwood tree delivers both beauty and versatility. This species features clusters of striking pink, white, or even sometimes red bracts that enliven the garden in late spring, followed by attractive green foliage through summer and a splash of red autumn colour. In winter, the dogwood's elegant silhouette and textured bark offer subtle charm, making it a true four-season performer.
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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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.
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