Next time you're thinking about a new addition to your garden, be sure to consider dogwood (Cornus). It will impress you, especially in spring. Because then it blooms in attractive pink or white and transforms your garden into a fairytale dream. It's not without reason that the dogwood is one of America's most popular flowering trees in the garden. Its compact size makes it a perfect choice even for smaller gardens, which are often found especially in cities. And with a selection of over 60 types, you are sure to find the right one for you.
Otherwise, the dogwood can be divided into three groups. TheA flowery horn, as well as theNuttall's hornBoth come from America and are found on the east coast. They are beautiful to look at, but unfortunately they are also more susceptible to fungi. In contrast, it is very resistantCornus kousa. It comes from Japan and is not only disease-resistant but also drought-resistant.
In this article we will show you how wonderful the plant works and how you can use it for design. Be inspired by the attractive ideas and enhance your garden with them!
Compact tree size
Here you can see a small garden that is located in the city. Thanks to its compact size, there is also space for a dogwood. The rest of the garden has a modern design. The garden path consists of concrete slabs that are arranged asymmetrically.
You will get a pretty display of pink flowers if you choose the Cherokee Chief species. She belongs to theA flowery horn. There are also other subspecies that also have pink flowers. These include, for example, the Cherokee Brave and Chekoree Sunset.
Small garden area
Create a bed with it. You can also plant spring flowers underneath, especially for young trees with a crown that is not yet very densely overgrown. The green surroundings seem friendly and colorful because of the pink flowers, as if they were blooming as well.
as a privacy screen
To create this terrace, Cornus florida species were chosen and planted in planters. So, as you can see, you can use dogwood not only in the garden, but also to decorate the terrace. There are species that grow very tall and lush. They are particularly suitable for creating privacy screens.
Garden design with Cornus florida
The Cornus florida species is available in a wide variety of shades from white to pink. You are welcome to combine different color nuances. Provided, of course, that you have enough space.
Plant pots can decorate not only the terrace in the garden, but also balconies and roof terraces in the city. So you don't have to go without enough green there either. The tree is also a great choice in this case. Here you can see the speciesA red flowered horn. Remember that the young plants need a lot of water, especially at the beginning.
The dogwood is a great choice in the garden, especially in the city, because, as already mentioned, it is very compact. Its low growth height also ensures that you don't have to worry about the high-voltage line.
Even small front gardens can be wonderfully designed with these attractive plants. Here you can also see how wonderful a combination of two colors can be. The tree can also provide pleasant shade, which is particularly beneficial in summer.
To combine different flower colors, you can also use different types of trees. Here you can see, for example, a magnolia and a blooming cherry tree. In between, the garden is adorned with a white dogwood. You are welcome to choose the dogwood in the garden, as well as the other species, so that they do not bloom at the same time. This means you can enjoy the splendor of flowers for a longer period of time.
If you don't have much time, you can use the easy-care oneCornus kousachoose. Here you see the “Summer Stars” species, which comes from America. This species has tapered white petals and attractive dark green leaves.
The tree, if pruned regularly and correctly, can produce a lush crown and masses of flowers. This creates a unique eye-catcher that you can use to design any area.
Frame the tree with a bench. This can be built from wood. However, a metal structure offers you the opportunity to plant plants underneath as sufficient light can reach you. Here you can see a low boxwood hedge.
Cornus sanguinea for the garden
TheBloody hornslooks very attractive even in winter. This is due to its fiery red branches, which stand out wonderfully amidst the white snow and are a real eye-catcher in the otherwise bare garden. So if you want a dogwood in the garden that will delight you even in winter, this is also a suitable species.
Autumnal atmosphere in the garden
The dogwood in the garden adapts wonderfully to the autumn atmosphere, especially when its leaves change color. This way the garden gets a unique look in every season.
