Chinese Dogwood is very ornamental and makes for an outstanding specimen tree. In spring, its long lasting, creamy white flowers last up to six weeks, much longer than most spring flowering trees.

The striking white blossoms are followed by red raspberry shaped fruit which last into late fall. The fruit themselves are absolutely delicious - the pulp inside has an exquisite flavour that has a hint of banana and a custard-like texture that can be eaten raw or cooked.

The leaves are a dark green, almost a blue-green in summer, then changing to a reddish purple or scarlet in fall. Their relatively small size works well near a foundation and look especially attractive when planted in front of blank walls, in a shrub border or a woodland border.

An easy to care for tree, these are much more resistant to disease than other Dogwood varieties and their extra hardiness allow them to grow in areas where other Dogwood are marginal.

We plant Dogoods in locations that receive morning sun and afternoon shade.