The genus Cornus (the Latin name we assign to Dogwoods), is comprised of many different species that are common to Northwest gardens. Starting in late March, our native dogwood tree, Cornus nutallii, ...

Over the weekend — as a one of many gardening-related Mother’s Day presents to myself — I planted seven bunchberry plants, just babies in 4-inch pots. Also known as Cornus canadensis or Cornus ...

I recently discovered the bunchberry (Cornus canadensis), a ground-hugging dogwood, and could not resist it. The leaves resemble those on their bigger relatives but they are much smaller. The plant ...

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Ornamental trees and shrubs can enliven any yard. As the seasons change, so do they, providing eye-catching displays to complement your landscaping. If you are looking to cultivate a more romantic, ...

At the far end of the studio garden, where the path narrows beyond the katsura, we have a little grove of Cornus "Gloria Birkett". I planted three to form a shady canopy around a private table for two ...