Cornus

What are Cornus?

Cornus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cornaceae, commonly known as dogwoods. They are deciduous trees or shrubs that are native to temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The most common species of Cornus are the flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) and the red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea). These plants are known for their showy flowers and colourful bark, and they are popular in landscaping and gardening.

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Key Information:

• Soil
  Plant in moist well drained soil
• When To Plant
  All year round
• Plant Type
  Hardy deciduous small tree
• Feeding
  Multi-Purpose slow release granuels
• Compost
  John Innes No3
• Watering
  Water well in hot weather
• Pruning
  Prune into shape regularly
• Light
  Full sun or partial shade
• Did You Know?
  Cornus are extremely attractive for autumn colour

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Types of Cornus?

1. Cornus florida (flowering dogwood) - a small deciduous tree with showy pink or white flowers in the spring and red berries in the autumn.
2. Cornus sericea (red osier dogwood) - a deciduous shrub with bright red stems in the winter and clusters of white flowers in the summer.
3. Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood) - a small deciduous tree with white or pink flowers in late spring and edible red berries in the autumn.
4. Cornus alba (Tatarian dogwood) - a deciduous shrub with red stems in the winter and white flowers in the summer.
5. Cornus mas (Cornelian cherry) - a small deciduous tree or shrub with yellow flowers in early spring and edible red berries in the autumn.

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