flowering dogwood tree nz
Searching for a flowering dogwood tree NZ gardeners can grow, enjoy, and show off in the landscape? You’re not alone–dogwoods are renowned for their breathtaking spring blooms and elegant form. If you dream of a garden with luminous bracts, vivid berries, and graceful foliage, the flowering dogwood tree is a top choice for New Zealand gardens. Discover which dogwoods thrive in NZ, how to care for them, and which varieties deliver the best floral display for your climate.
Cornus 'Cloud 9'
Cornus 'Cloud 9' produces masses of showy, single, white flowers through spring, which are followed by clusters of red fruit in autumn. The foliage comprises lush, dark green leaves that develop colourful shades of red in autumn before falling. It typically grows with a rounded shape to 3 m tall and the same width. Cornus 'Cloud 9 'makes for an excellent specimen and is great for including in mixed plantings, for lining an entranceway, or maintaining in a courtyard garden.
From $299.92
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 $343.89
