The Plant Company offers a beautiful range of Cornus (dogwood) trees and shrubs for gardens throughout New Zealand. Known for their striking seasonal colour, layered branching, and elegant flowers, Cornus are a favourite for specimen planting, hedging, or adding flair to mixed borders. Whether you're looking for a compact tree or a prominent landscape feature, we have the perfect Cornus variety ready to ship.
Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’, commonly known as Siberian Dogwood, is a striking deciduous shrub ideal for New Zealand gardens. It is prized for its vivid...
Cornus Cherokee Chief is a small, deciduous tree grown for its impressive flowering and attractive form. Masses of rose-red flowers are borne in...
Cornus florida Cherokee Princess is grown for its lovely flowering, attractive form, and colourful foliage. Leaves emerge light green in spring, age...
Cornus florida Cloud 9 produces masses of showy, single, white flowers through spring which are followed by clusters of red fruit in autumn. The...
Cornus controversa, commonly known as the Giant Dogwood, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that features lush foliage that emerges mid-green in...
Cornus controversa variegata, commonly referred to as the Wedding Cake Tree, features tiered branches that bear leaves that are variegated cream and...
Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' is a deciduous dogwood tree renowned for its impressive spring blossoms and vibrant autumn foliage. This hybrid...
Cornus florida Rainbow is a deciduous shrub grown for its impressive flowering and colourful foliage. Large and showy, white flowers adorn the tree...
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...
Cornus 'Greenvale' is a small, deciduous tree grown for its showy and long-lasting flowers. Masses of the large, light green flowers are borne...
Cornus kousa 'China Girl' is a small and popular, deciduous tree with large and showy, white flowers that adorn the tree in spring and are followed...
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...
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...
Cornus kousa 'Satomi' is a small and popular, deciduous tree that features masses of large and showy, pink flowers in spring, which are followed by...
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...
Cornus florida Stokes Pink is a deciduous shrub grown for its colourful flowering in spring. At this time, masses of showy, two-tone pink flowers are...
Cornus stolonifera Flaviramea, commonly known as the Yellow Stemmed Dogwood, is a shrub that features bright yellow stems which become more...
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima', commonly known as the Red-Twig Dogwood, is a deciduous shrub grown for its variegated foliage and colourful stems. The...
Cornus alternifolia Argentea, commonly known as the Pagoda Dogwood, is a small, deciduous tree renowned for its beautiful foliage and impressive...
Cornus capitata, commonly known as the Evergreen Dogwood, is a striking small tree or large shrub well-suited to New Zealand gardens. It produces...
Cornus florida Cherokee Daybreak is grown for its lovely flowering, attractive form, and colourful foliage. Leaves that are variegated green, cream...
Cornus florida Cherokee Sunset is a deciduous shrub grown for its showy flowers and colourful foliage. Masses of single, pink flowers are borne...
Cornus controversa Golden Wedding features lush foliage that emerges with bronze tones in spring, ages quickly to reveal green and gold variegation...
Cornus kousa Elizabeth Lustgarten features large and showy, white flowers during spring and summer which are followed by red berries in autumn. It...
Cornus florida is grown for its lovely flowering and attractive form. Masses of showy, single, white flowers are borne in spring and are followed by...
Cornus florida First Lady features masses of showy, white flowers through spring which and are followed by clusters of red fruit in autumn. The...
Cornus florida Old Gold is a small, deciduous with foliage that emerges golden yellow in spring, then ages to become an antique gold colour in...
Cornus florida Pendula is a deciduous shrub featuring large and showy, cream-white flowers through spring and summer. It grows with an upright and...
Cornus florida Purple Glory features leaves that emerge pink-purple in spring, age to become mid-purple, then develop impressive dark red and black...
Cornus florida Rubra is a medium-sized, deciduous tree featuring large and showy, rose-pink flowers in spring before leaves emerge. The flowers are...
Cornus kousa is a variety of Dogwood grown for its impressive flowering and attractive form. Large and showy, white flowers adorn the tree in spring...
Cornus kousa Bonfire features large and showy, white flowers in spring which are followed by red berries in autumn. The glossy foliage is variegated...
Cornus kousa Chinensis is a small, deciduous tree that features large and showy, white flowers in spring that mature to a light pink, which are...
Cornus kousa Doubloon features masses of showy, white flowers in spring just as the new foliage begins to emerge. The leaves emerge green with bronze...
Cornus kousa Moonbeam is grown for its impressive flowering and autumn colours. Masses of white flowers coat this tree in spring. The leaves emerge...
Cornus kousa Pendula is a deciduous shrub that produces large and showy, white flowers through spring and summer. It grows with an upright and...
Cornus mas, commonly known as the Cornelian Cherry Dogwood, is grown for its impressive flowering, attractive form, and autumn fruits. Small, yellow...
Cornus Mountain Fire is a variety of the commonly known, Dogwood, and is a shrub that features brightly coloured stems which are most pronounced in...
Cornus nuttallii, commonly known as Pacific Dogwood, features large and showy, cream-white flowers that adorn the tree in spring and are followed by...
Our Cornus collection features popular varieties, including Cornus kousa, Cornus florida, Cornus controversa, and Cornus stolonifera. From large trees like the wedding cake-style Cornus controversa to smaller flowering forms ideal for urban gardens, each offers stunning display value through spring blossoms, vibrant berries, or autumn foliage. These dogwoods are both hardy and versatile, making them ideal for a wide range of NZ growing conditions.
Cornus plants are prized for their year-round visual appeal. In spring, they produce masses of showy flowers. In summer, many varieties offer lush green foliage and attractive berries. As the seasons change, you’ll enjoy brilliant autumn colours and striking winter stems. Whether you're landscaping a new section or enhancing an established garden, Cornus offers structure, beauty, and seasonal interest.
Cornus thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a spot with full sun to partial shade. Regular watering during dry spells and an annual feed will help them perform at their best. These low-maintenance plants are suited to a variety of garden styles, from Japanese to cottage to modern. With proper spacing and placement, your Cornus will become a standout feature in any landscape.
The Plant Company supplies only premium-grade Cornus plants that have been carefully grown and hardened off. Each plant comes with care instructions and is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. With fast delivery NZ-wide and expert advice available, buying Cornus online has never been easier. Choose your preferred variety and let us help you create a standout garden feature.
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