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Yearly Archives: 2014

Cornus kousa (‘Schmred’) Heart Throb®

Cornus kousa (‘Schmred’) Heart Throb®
[gallery ids="9221,7638"] A wide, rounded tree with green summer foliage that turns tones of red in the fall. The large, long lasting bracts are dark pink to rose pink, the color being influenced by the season. It will also produce red fruit in the fall. The bark is exfoliating. Prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil. Selected by...
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Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Sunset’

[gallery ids="5061"] This tree has the unique attributes of abundant red-pink bracts in spring and yellow and green variegated foliage. The new foliage has distinct pinkish-red tips. The fall colors are equally bright as the foliage turns to pinks, reds, and purples. It would make quite a statement in the landscape. Known to be a strong...
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Cornus florida (‘Comco No. 1’) Cherokee Brave

[gallery ids="5060,5059"] The two photos were taken about 10 days apart. A small vigorous tree with wide horizontal branching, that can develop a layered effect. The reddish pink bracts have a white eye. Many consider this one of the darkest pink-red selections. The fall color is deep red to burgundy. It is resistant to mildew and more drought...
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Cornus stolonifera ‘Hedgerow’s Gold’

[gallery ids="5058"] A fast growing, dense shrub with bright golden yellow and green irregularly variegated leaves that contrast vividly against burgundy red stems. Leaves turn shades of red, pink and gold in the fall. Prune to remove older stems to encourage new growth. A selection of a North American native plant.  Adaptable to most soils and...
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