white kousa dogwood
The white kousa dogwood is a captivating addition to any New Zealand garden, prized for its elegant four-petaled blooms, subtle fragrance, and graceful structure. If you’re searching for a tree that delivers both spring spectacle and year-round interest, the white kousa dogwood is a strong contender. This ornamental tree, often referred to as Cornus kousa, thrives in our temperate climate and offers not only showy white flowers in late spring but also lush green leaves all summer, brilliant autumn colour, and attractive berries that entice birds.
Cornus kousa National
Cornus kousa 'National' is a deciduous tree that features large and showy, cream white flowers in spring, which 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 and purple before falling. It grows with a broad and spreading crown to about 5 m tall and 6 m wide. Cornus National 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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Cornus kousa 'Southern Cross'
Cornus kousa 'Southern Cross' features large and showy, white flowers which adorn the tree in spring and are followed by red berries in autumn. It grows with a narrow, upright, multi-trunked habit, carrying dark green leaves which develop impressive shades of red before falling. It grows with a rounded shape to about 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Cornus 'Southern Cross' makes for an excellent specimen and is great for including in mixed plantings, for lining an entranceway, or maintaining in a courtyard garden.
From $343.89
