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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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Cornus sericea ‘Baileyi’

[gallery ids="8470,8693,8694"] An upright, rounded shrub with red stems in the winter. White flowers in late spring are followed by bluish-white berries. The foliage is medium green during the summer. The fall color is reddish-purple. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Removing some of the oldest stems will generate new, fresh, brighter stems....
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