When to cut back Cornus?
To allow the maximum time to enjoy colourful stems, shrubby Cornus are now typically pruned from late March to mid-April, just as the new growth is developing. Pruning will promote the most vivid bark tints and keep plants under control. Newly planted cornus will need a season or two to establish. Once plants have settled-in, cut back all stems each year to around 60-90cm of the ground for a pollard; or down to around 5-7cm for a coppiced plant.Plant bare-root cornus shrubs or trees in autumn to spring, in well-prepared soil. Those grown for colourful winter stems need moist soil and full sun, while other types need a moist but well-drained, neutral to acidic soil in a sheltered, sunny spot.
What is the new name for Cornus?
For example, Cornus florida is now also known as Benthamidia florida, belonging to a new genus that groups together the larger bracted dogwoods. Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood) Cornus florida, the Flowering Dogwood, is renowned for its year-round beauty. This large shrub or small tree boasts a rounded, tiered canopy. Its spring features star-like white blooms, preceding leaf growth, and later produces orange-red berries favored by birds.Cornus Florida is more heat and shade tolerant than Cornus Kousa. These flowering dogwood trees are recommended for USDA Growing Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 and come in pink, red, and white varieties. Buy the Pink Dogwood Tree online. Also, shop the White Dogwood Tree for sale.The genus Cornus includes many different dogwood shrub varieties, including some that could be called subshrubs. They grow fast and provide year-round garden interest with spring flowers, summer berries, and exceptional fall color. However, shrubby dogwoods do not grow the showy bracts that the taller dogwood trees do.The genus Cornus includes many different dogwood shrub varieties, including some that could be called subshrubs. They grow fast and provide year-round garden interest with spring flowers, summer berries, and exceptional fall color. However, shrubby dogwoods do not grow the showy bracts that the taller dogwood trees do.