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Evergreen Dogwood

Cornus Capitata

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Overview

The Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus capitata) is an alluring tree, thriving in zones 8-9. Its crown can span up to 20 feet wide and reaches heights of 15-30 feet. This specimen boasts leathery, dark green leaves and produces creamy-yellow blooms followed by strawberry-like fruits, favored by birds. Its multi-season interest and moderate growth make it a splendid choice for focal points in both large and small-scale landscapes.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 7–8Type Shrub, Tree

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — scientifically known as Cornus capitata

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Cornaceae

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Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — is a compelling choice for any landscape design owing to its notable four-season interest; cold hardiness varies

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — This specimen boasts leathery; cold hardiness varies, generally from USDA zones 8 through 10, ensuring viability in many

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — is a compelling choice for any landscape design owing to its notable four-season interest

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — Cornus capitata prefers well-drained; dark green leaves and produces creamy-yellow blooms followed by, image 55

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — The Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus capitata) is an alluring tree, thriving in zones 8-9; dark green leaves and, image 43

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — yet slightly irregular canopy.<br><br>One of its most captivating features is the bract-covered blooms

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — Originating from the Himalayas; dark green leaves and produces creamy-yellow blooms followed by, image 49

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — The Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus capitata) is an alluring tree, thriving in zones 8-9; dark green leaves and produces

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — The Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus capitata) is an alluring tree, thriving in zones 8-9

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — acidic soil and should be planted in full sun to partial shade

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — These blossoms give way to strawberry-like fruit that ripen to a fleshy red in the fall

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — This specimen boasts leathery; cold hardiness varies, generally from USDA zones 8 through 10, ensuring, image 45

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — These blossoms give way to strawberry-like fruit that ripen to a fleshy red in the fall, image 32

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — dark green leaves and produces creamy-yellow blooms followed by strawberry-like fruits, image 46

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — yet slightly irregular canopy.<br><br>One of its most captivating features is the bract-covered blooms; these, image 50

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — pink and white flowers in the garden; dark green leaves and produces creamy-yellow blooms followed by strawberry-like

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — While the actual flowers are small and inconspicuous; dark green leaves and produces creamy-yellow blooms followed by

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — spanning 4 to 6 inches in length

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — shrub / tree with pink and white blooms

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — spanning 4 to 6 inches in length; cold hardiness varies, generally from USDA zones 8 through 10, ensuring, image 54

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — Cold hardiness varies, generally from USDA zones 8 through 10, ensuring viability in many temperate regions, image 39

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — Its crown can span up to 20 feet wide and reaches heights of 15-30 feet; these blossoms give way to strawberry-like fruit

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — Cornus capitata prefers well-drained; dark green leaves and produces creamy-yellow blooms followed by strawberry-like

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — The Evergreen Dogwood is ideal for residential gardens

Photographs by 11 contributors

peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Lazaregagnidze, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Don McCulley, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Cillas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Tracy Houston Durrant, CC BY 4.0 · source

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