Alba In the flowering group,
Cornus mas produces masses of small yellow flowers in March, followed by red berries and colourful autumn foliage.
Many
Cornus (dogwood) species are cultivated for their edible fruits or as ornamental plant for their spectacular flower, fruit and leaves.
Our own common dogwood,
Cornus sanguinea, has coloured stems.
Feed in groups C+, F+, and Fa+ was additionally enriched with freeze-dried fruit of
Cornus mas.
Characterization, quantification, and bioactivities of anthocyanins in
Cornus species.
Or choose
Cornus alba 'Sibirica' - Siberian dogwood - for lively red stems all year.
Making the cut Prune buddleja, bush roses and perovskia that flower on the new season's growth, plus
cornus and salix that are grown for their bright winter stems.
This technique works well on blackberries, but can be used on many shrubs such as ivy,
cornus, and even young trees.
In Alice's garden there are two
cornus controversa 'Variegata' trees in separate beds, one on each side of a central path.
THEY will almost certainly be "dogwood", or
Cornus alba (red stems) and
Cornus alba "Aurea" (yellow stems).
BEST OF THE BUNCH - Dogwood (
Cornus) THE vibrant stems of dogwood, in shades of vivid red through to deep yellow, provide a touch of drama to the winter garden.
The one that holds sway at the moment is
Cornus controversa Variegata, with spreading tiers of growth lit by its glorious cream and green variegated leaves.