NSDOBAR
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BARRICK PACIFIC DOGWOOD (Cornus nuttallii) |
Fast growing pacific dogwood hybrid that can flower twice a year. Spectacular large white flower bracts in May and September. Some of its false petals may also have some hints of pink. Fruit is red and will attract birds, butterflies and bees. Compact, rounded crown form, reaching a height of 35 ft. Red color in autumn. Barrick Reblooming Dogwood prefers acidic soil but can be grown in sun to part-shade. Developed in Salem, OR. Zone 6-8. |
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NSNSBUN
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BUNCHBERRY (Cornus canadensis) |
Groundcover creeping dogwood what gets about 6" high. White dogwood flowers followed by bunches of red berries in fall. Attracts bees and butterflies. Birds eat the fruits. Nice fall colors. Does not tolerate foot traffic. Produces clonal colonies. Bunchberry is great for naturalizing in woodlands. Grow in shade with moist, acidic soil and abundant organic matter. Native to northern US and Canada. Zone 2-6. |
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NSDOCHC
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CHEROKEE CHIEF FLOWERING DOGWOOD (Cornus florida) |
Bronzy red tinged, oval-shaped new leaves emerge in the spring maturing to green. Large, dark, rosy red flowers. Glossy, ruby colored fruit is bitter but loved by wildlife. Year-round interest. Scarlet to burgundy foliage in autumn. Red fruit will cling to branches into the winter, attracting birds. Small deciduous tree that typically grows 15-30 ft. tall with a low-branching, broadly-pyramidal but somewhat flat-topped habit. Cherokee Chief is known for its disease resistance. Plant in woodlands, wildlife gardens, or use as a specimen tree. Patented. Zone 5-9. |
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NSDOORI
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CHINESE ORIENTAL DOGWOOD (Cornus kousa chinensis) |
Large white flowers in June which last a month, followed by large strawberry-like pinkish red, edible yet bland fruit that will attract birds. Dark green long leaves turn scarlet to purple leaves in autumn. Chinese Oriental Dogwoods have year-round interest. Horizontal branching tree with a rounded crown and pyramidal growth to 25-30 ft. Resistant to dogwood anthracnose and borers. Hardy to -20°F. Zone 5-8. |
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NSDOCOL
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COLRIGO GIANT PACIFIC DOGWOOD (Cornus nuttallii) |
A splendid selection of Pacific dogwood discovered along the Columbia River Gorge near the 'Bridge of the Gods'. Leaves are large with heavy texture and brilliant yellow-red fall color. Ivory White "flowers" are extra-large, up to 6-8" across, with a very round, cup-like character. Sometimes an additional fall bloom will occur! Red fruits attract wildlife. Beautiful understory tree growing to about 20-40 ft. Colrigo Giant may prefer west coast growing conditions. Acidic, well-drained soil is a must. Highly susceptible to anthracnose. Also listed as 'Corrigo Giant'. Zones 6-8. |
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NSDOCOR
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CORNELIAN CHERRY DOGWOOD (Cornus mas) |
Very early spring bloom, a mass of fuzzy, small yellow star-shaped flowers before the leaves appear. Some of the first flower to appear in spring! Fruit also appear earlier, great for providing food to hungry birds after the winter. Bright, olive-shaped red fruits are edible and appear among the dark green glossy leaves in late summer. Fruit can be eaten fresh, used in pies, preserves and syrups. Reddish-purple fall hues varies year to year. Scaly, exfoliating bark that curls back and can be displayed by removing lower branches to make a tree form. If left alone, will grow as a dense, bushy shrub great for screening and hedges, growing 20 ft. x 20 ft. Full sun to part shade. Well-drained rich soils. Cultivated in Asian and Europe since ancient times, where Cornelian cherry is native. A tough dogwood that is also resistant to anthracnose. Hardy to -30° F. Zone 5-8. |
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NSDOEDD
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EDDIE'S WHITE WONDER DOGWOOD (Cornus nuttallii x florida) |
Abundant white, saucer-like flower bracts in April. Oval shaped leaves with a great red fall color. Small red fruit attracts birds. Mid-sized narrow tree with layered branches, pyramidal growth that is slightly pendulous. Slowly growing to 25 ft. x 20 ft. Part sun to part shade. Moist, well-drained rich soil. Eddie's White Wonder Dogwood is a great as a woodland specimen. A hybrid selected in Vancouver, British Columbia 1955. Anthracnose resistant. Zone 6.
Photo courtesy of eppserver.ag.utk.edu/dogwood |
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NSDOELE
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ELEGANT CORNELIAN CHERRY DOGWOOD (Cornus mas) |
Large, sweet fruited, heavy bearing selection. Very early spring bloom, a mass of yellow star-shaped flowers before its leaves appear. Red edible, sweet pear-shaped fruits appear in late summer. Nice fruit for fresh eating and use in pies. Will attracts wildlife. Reddish-purple fall color. Grows over 10 ft. Needs acidic, rich, well-drained soil. Elegant™ is a Ukrainian Cornelian Cherry Dogwood variety. Resistant to anthracnose. Plant two varieties for cross-pollination and to ensure good crops. Hardy to -30° F. Zone 4-8. |
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NSNSRED
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RED OSIER DOGWOOD (Cornus sericea) |
Dense, flat-top clusters of white blossoms in spring which later drape down and become tipped with white berries. Dark green leaves change to burgundy in autumn and shine scarlet in sunlight. Amazing wildlife value as a food source to a range of birds, beneficial insects and mammals. An important larval host to the Spring Azure Butterfly. Red stems are brilliant against a snowy background in winter. Fast growth rate is great in mass planting landscapes, hedges or use as a winter interest specimen. Plant 3-4' apart in a hedge. Full sun to partial shade. Zone 3-7. |
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NSDORED
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RED STAR (VIDUBETSKII) CORNELIAN CHERRY DOGWOOD (Cornus mas) |
Covered by small yellow star-shaped flowers in March. Produces a heavy crop of dark red, large fruit, up to 1¼ inch long. Fruit is edible and ripens in September, a few weeks later than Elegant™ Cornelian Cherry. Will attract wildlife. Yellow foliage in autumn. Strongly vase-shaped tree and takes well to pruning or grow to 20 ft. x 12ft. Can be spelled 'Redstar' and is also known in Ukraine as the variety 'Vidubetskii'. Zone 4-8. |
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NSDOTEA
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NSDOSAT
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SATOMI RED ORIENTAL DOGWOOD (Cornus kousa) |
Grafted variety of Oriental dogwood with the disease resistance of C. kousa and pink to red flowers. Satomi Red Oriental Dogwood has great fall colors. Grows to 20 ft. Well rooted, stocky, branched and will flower within the next year. Hardy to -25 °F. |
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