Dogwoods for Sale



The dogwoods form a medium-sized genus of deciduous shrubs and trees. Many originate from the eastern United States. They are grown either for their flowers, foliage or for the colour of their bark. Some eventually form large trees, but this may take many years. The smaller ones are suitable for small gardens, especially the shrubs which can be easily pruned back. Indeed, those that are grown for the colour of their winter bark should be cut back to the ground every spring. The flowers are curious as they have no petals. In the case of Cornus mas they appear just as tufts, but in the majority the flowers are surrounded by white or pink bracts (modified leaves) which give the impression of ordinary petalled flowers. These bracts do not fade as quickly as petals and so they are in flower for a long time. Many dogwoods are selected because of their foliage. In spring and summer these may have variegated or otherwise coloured foliage and in autumn many taken on wonderfully rich colours. The majority of trees prefer acid soils, while most of the shrubs will grow happily in most soils. A light shade is preferred by most of the trees, but most shrubs will grow in more open situations. They often grow into a fine shape and so make good plants for a prominent individual position. They are also very good plants for a woodland or semi-shaded setting.

Click here to view

in our online store

Other Essential Plants Articles
African Blue Lilies		Alliums
Autumn Crocus		Begonias
Bellflowers		Berberis
Birch		Bottlebrush
Brooms		Buddlejas
Buttercups		Cacti
Californian Lilacs		Camellias
Catmint		Cherries & Plums
Chrysanthemums		Clematis
Columbines		Cotoneasters
Cranesbills		Crocuses
Cyclamen		Cypresses
Daffodils		Dahlias
Daisy Bushes		Daphnes
Day Lilies		Delphiniums
Deutzias		Dogwoods
Elaeagnus		Elders
Escallonias		Eucalyptus
Evening Primrose		False Cypress
Firethorn		Foxgloves
Fritillaries		Fuchsias
Gentian		Geraniums
Heather		Heathers and Heaths
Hebes		Hellebore
Himalayan Poppy		Holly
Honeysuckle		Horse Chestnut
Hostas		House leeks
Hydrangeas		Irises
Ivies		Jasmines
Juniper		Lilacs
Lilies		Lungwort
Magnolias		Mahonia
Mallow		Malus
Maples		Marguerites
Michaelmas Daisies		Miscanthus
Mock Orange		Pea flowers
Peonies		Pines
Pinks & Carnations		Poplars
Poppies		Primroses
Rhododendrons & Azaleas		Rock Roses
Roses		Sages
Snowdrops		Sorbus
Spruces		Spurges
Tulips		Viburnums
Violets & Pansies		Wallflowers
Willows		Wisteria
Yews