Kousa Dogwood or Chinese dogwood. Cornus kousa has been in the garden trade for a long time. The small deciduous tree blooms after the foliage comes on, as opposed to our native dogwood which blooms ...

Ornamental trees and shrubs can enliven any yard. As the seasons change, so do they, providing eye-catching displays to complement your landscaping. If you are looking to cultivate a more romantic, ...

Dogwood trees are a common and beloved sight in local gardens. While as many as 60 species of trees and shrubs are in the genus Cornus, the most common locally are our native flowering dogwood (Cornus ...

Talk about showstoppers! Dogwoods are nicely coming into bloom now, and their massive displays are truly spectacular. There is, however, a great deal of confusion about the different varieties and the ...

Years ago, when I moved to a town whose main street is lined with flowering dogwoods, I was disappointed that the leafless trees weren’t bigger, broader, more majestic. Then the end of April rolled ...

Last year, I came upon the most beautiful kousa dogwood in full bloom. I muttered to myself that if everyone could see it they would know why I put it high on my list. While I am partial to the native ...

I heard a wake-up call, loud and clear, last summer. I was part of a group touring a garden in Connecticut, and we were gathered round a handsome kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa) in full bloom. Various ...

With a host of varieties and colours, choosing a cornus can be tough, so let Marie Staunton be your guide Marie Staunton: choosing a cornus can be tough. There are so many different varieties of ...

Kousa Dogwood or Chinese dogwood. Cornus kousa has been in the garden trade for a long time. The small deciduous tree blooms after the foliage comes on, as opposed to our native dogwood which blooms ...