- Cornus - Wikipedia
Cornus is the Latin word for the cornel tree, Cornus mas The name cornel dates to the 1550s, via German from Middle Latin cornolium, ultimately from the diminutive cornuculum, of cornum, the Latin word for the cornel cherry
- Cornus - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
It is one of only two genera of the dogwood family (Cornaceae) The genus name is derived from the Latin word cornu meaning “animal horn ” It references the very hard wood Dogwoods grow in a variety of habitats, from temperate woodlands to tundra
- Exploring the Charm and Diversity of Dogwood Shrubs and Trees
Cornus, commonly known as Dogwood, is a genus comprising around 30 to 60 species of woody plants These are often small to medium-sized deciduous trees or shrubs that are primarily known for their beautiful, showy flowers and brightly colored fruit
- Cornus | Landscape Plants | Oregon State University
Some 45-50 species ranging from semi-woody, perennial herbs to (mostly) shrubs and small trees Leaves are opposite, except C alternifolia and C controversa, simple, entire, with prominent venation The usually bisexual flowers are in various types of clusters (cyme, umbel, panicle, compact head) which are often subtended by showy 1-4 bracts
- Cornus mas - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Cornus mas, commonly known as cornelian cherry, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to central and southern Europe into western Asia It typically grows over time to 15-25' tall with a spread to 12-20' wide Scaly, exfoliating bark develops on mature trunks
- Cornus, dogwood, many stunning species, all great for the garden!
The entire Cornus genus comprises 30 to 50 different tree and shrub species, some of which have long-lasting evergreen leaves and others deciduous leaves Dogwood, as it’s commonly called, takes on beautiful hues as the year progresses In Fall, it’ll become one of the highlights of the garden
- Cornus (Dogwood) – Purdue Arboretum Explorer
Tree Indiana Native Cornus alternifolia [Pagoda Dogwood] Broad-spreading, low branched, forming stratified tiers, very interesting branching habit Leaf spot and twig blight canker can be problem for older trees
- Cornus - Trees and Shrubs Online
This account follows Eyde (1987) and Flora of China (Xiang Boufford 2005) in recognising Cornus in a broad sense, with 50–60 species in the temperate northern hemisphere, but also one to two species in South America and one in Africa
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