Dogwoods

This list is updated regularly, but may not represent our actual dogwood inventory. Please call or e-mail to confirm availability

Cornus alternifolia

Argentea - Silver markings light up the rich green leaf of this Pagoda dogwood. Horizontal branching structure mimics a tiered pagoda roof. This dogwood is very slow growing so take advantage of our mature specimens (from $375). Best in part shade.

Cornus florida

The florida dogwoods grow to about fifteen feet.  They are the first to bloom. We offer the following selections:

Cherokee Brave - Pink (faster growing than other pink dogwoods). Large specimens available.

Cherokee Chief - Deep rose red. 3 feet $75 and older.

Cherokee Day Break - White, patented 2.5 feet $95.

Cherokee Princess - White 7 feet $250.

Cherokee Sunset - Red, patented, variegated leaf large only, $250 and up.

Cloud Nine - White. Mature specimens only from $ 295.

Flora Plena - Unique blossom is rounder and more dimensional than other dogwood blossoms.  over 3 feet.   $79.95

Spring Grove - White “flower” is profuse and with unique shape. The flower, in 4 sections, opens from a round globe and the edges of each section remain slightly curled. Blooms from late March into early May. The leaves are early to change color in the fall. 4-foot trees in two gallons are $69.

Cornus  x

Eddie's White Wonder - This tree is a hybrid of Cornus florida and C. nuttallii. Growth is taller than florida (which grows to bout 15 feet). The large, saucer-like blooms are gorgeous.  Bonus: red leaves in the fall. 4 feet $ 75. Older trees available in many sizes.

Cornus kousa

The kousa dogwoods originated in China and Asia. They flower later than "florida," and the blooms remain on the plant for many weeks. In fact, we enjoy flowers (they are actually bracts!) well into July. In very hot locations, provide some afternoon shade. Dogwoods can be thirsty and appreciate frequent summer waterings. 

Angel Wings - White. Elongated leaves. 5 feet from $ 149.

Autumn Rose - White. Over 5 feet  $75. Over 6 feet from $ 125.

Bush's Pink - Small growing tree with soft pastel pink flowers. New foliage is highlighted with red tones. 2 foot $45.

Bonfire - Compact growth. Showy red fall color . Five and 1/2 feet tall & very full. Sold out.

China Girl - White.  Leaves are very colorful in fall: red-purple. Fruits large, strawberry-like, red. 5 and 15 gallon trees available.

Doubloon - This shrub like dogwood remains covered with small white flowers for weeks. 6 feet plus: $250.

Elizabeth Lustgarten - Weeping habit makes this dogwood unique. The arching branches are covered with start shaped white flowers in June. Fall color is a rich gold with touches of crimson. Three feet tall with abundant cascading branches, these specimens start at $125.

Gold Cup or Gold Star - Center of each white leaf is marked with gold $75.

Heart Throb - Patented "red" variety. We note the color to be shades of pink. The tone deepens with age. SOLD OUT

Milky Way - Crimson autumn color $60.

Radiant Rose - Pink with variegated leaf. from $125.

Satomi - Pink 5 feet $75.

Silver Cup - $60.

Snowboy -  Dwarf variegated form. This tree is very slow growing to around 8 feet. Grey green foliage with narrow white margins and random yellow markings. Part shade. Two year:   $39.00

Summer Fun -  Also variegated but a bit more more vigorous.   It is reported to handle quite a bit of sun. As with maples,  we recommend a more mature tree for the more exposed location. Two year: $39.

Summer Majesty - White 60.

Sunsplash - White. Variegated leaves, bright yellow with a green center. A slow grower making a small tree $125.

Temple Jewel - Leaves are lightly variegated with gold and light pink. 5 feet $70.

Triple Crown - White $50.

VariRed - NEW! This is the first dogwood with red foliage. The medium sized leaves are variegated in shades of rose . Trees are four feet. $125.

Wolf Eyes - Variegated leaf. The green of this leaf is slightly olive toned; and the edges are cream colored. Striking even when not in bloom from $95.

Cornus nuttallii

Ascona - This unusual cultivar is graced with large white flowers late in the season. Four foot trees $150.

Barrick -  New and faster growing than typical nuttallii dogwood. We are watching this cultivar to see if it lives up to it’s billing as a two time bloomer!

Colrigo - Bracts are about 6 inches across and the leaves are also large with a thick texture. Leaves turn yellow to red in the fall. Young trees $29; more mature from $95.

Gold Spot - This is a rare hybrid of the California dogwood, C. nuttalli and Cornus florida. Large white bracts appear twice a year with very prolific "bloom" occurring in late summer and fall. Leaves on more mature trees are flecked with gold markings. Some leaves will be more gold than others. Fall colors: orange and rust. 2 gallon, $40; 5 gallon from $85. Older trees available.

Rutgers Hybrids

Another series of dogwoods are trees developed at Rutgers University by crossing C. florida with C. kousa and C. nuttallii. Known as Rutgers hybrids, they are single-stemmed, low-branching trees and bloom later than C. florida but generally before the kousa dogwoods. They are somewhat faster growing than other dogwoods.

Five gallon trees are six feet tall and larger. They are priced from $95. We currently offer:

"Aurora" - Creamy white bracts are overlapping on the branch.

"Celestial" - Abundant white flowers.