Dogwood Trees: Low-Maintenance and Easy Blooming Plant
Within the genus Cornus, there is a sizable group of flowering shrubs and woody trees referred to as dogwoods. From early spring flowers and summer berries to spectacular fall colors, these plants are known for their all-year appeal. For added winter appeal, several species even have colored stems. The characteristics of dogwood trees that landscaping contractors admire the most about them are their low maintenance and ease of care, with the majority of them blooming in either their first or second year without much assistance. The most prevalent and noticeable variants are some of the ones listed below.
Pagoda Dogwood
You can recognize this plant by looking up its common name. This plant, also known as alternate-leaf dogwood, is one of the very few dogwood trees whose leaves are oriented alternately rather than in opposing places on the stems. Although it typically grows as a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub, with the right trimming, it can resemble a tiny tree. A pagoda-like structure is suggested by the layered branches and flat top. The cultivar “Argentea” is a stunning variegated variation.
Gray Dogwood
The Swida subspecies’ gray dogwood, also known as northern swamp dogwood, is a deciduous shrub that grows in thickets as its subterranean rhizomes proliferate. Late spring sees the emergence of white blooms, followed by white berries that are tasty to birds in the summer. The lance-shaped, dark-green leaves have a fall color of purplish-red. Expect to see orange-brown new bark on this species every year. The bark turns gray over time.
Stiff Dogwood
A substantial shrub or small tree, stiff dogwood is sometimes known as swamp dogwood. Stunning blue fruits may be seen on this dogwood plant. The unappealing-smelling, little white blooms grow incomes and are small.
Rough Leaf Dogwood
If you touch the rough hairs on the leaves of this species, you will understand why it is called rough-leaf dogwood. Although it will produce more blooms and fruit if it is planted in a site that receives direct sunlight, this is another Cornus species that may thrive in your shadier areas. Through suckers, it might also establish colonies in your yard. Although typically found in wet environments in the wild, once the plants are established, this species also does well in drier environments.
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