Dogwood Tree Varieties Australia

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Dogwood tree varieties australia. Capitata is the himalayan dogwood hardy and pretty yellow flowers in spring to summer however is does have a tendency to self seed and can become a little weedy. In summer bright red berries follow on and autumn the foliage takes on hues of purple and red. Cornus florida rubra pink dogwood tree cornus florida rubra pink dogwood tree is useful as a feature tree with attractive shape nice foliage and bark and showy flowers in spring. This month our kilby dogwoods have shown off their spectacular autumn foliage.

Alternifolia is the pagoda dodwood a wonderfull small tree with layered branches and pretty white flowers. Their flowers are actually a deep pink with a white center and they are one of the smaller varieties of dogwood growing to about 15 feet at their maximum height. The entire plant is covered with creamy white bracts and as the flowers fade the bright green leaves emerge. Himalayan dogwood cornus capitata the himalayan dogwood s alternate names include benthams cornel himalayan strawberry tree and evergreen dogwood.

Of all the varieties of dogwood gardeners are most familiar with the flowering dogwood cornus florida. To see a flowering dogwood cornus florida in full flower is to see a magnificent smaller tree. If you like the varieties of dogwood that boast red flowers the cherokee brave is one of the best options available to you. The japanese dogwood cornus kousa is a deciduous tree with masses of brilliant white to pink flowers in spring.

A small tree to around 15 8 m in height although usually smaller in cultivation. In late summer the leaves turn dark red and bright red berries appear in place of the flowers. Cornus alba sibirica siberian dogwood cornus alba kesselringii black stem dogwood cornus alba elegantissima white dogwood this type of dogwood is highly ornamental making a colorful display that changes with the seasons. Dogwoods are often loved for their stunning bracts during spring and are a popular item for bridal bouquets and floral arrangements but what about the cooler months.

Truly a tree for all seasons. The mountain dogwood sometimes known as pacific dogwood is a medium sized deciduous tree that has an excellent tolerance for shady locations and dry drought conditions. It s native to low woodland areas throughout asia as well as parts of australia. It is often considered the western version of the flowering dogwood but with this plant the white flowers are quite large and the fall color is yellow orange or red.

It is an evergreen tree that will grow to about 40 feet tall with gray green leaves. Excellent as a feature tree and with its small growing habit it can be used in smaller gardens. Great colour in autumn and flowers are a spectactular feature when in bloom.