Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Botanical Name: Cornus kousa
Common Name: Kousa Dogwood
Mature Height and Width:
15–25′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Growth Habit:
Small deciduous ornamental tree with upright form in youth maturing to a broad, layered, horizontal branching structure; develops sculptural multi-tiered canopy with moderate interior openness.
Foliage Description:
Medium to dark green ovate foliage with subtle surface texture and opposite arrangement; dense summer canopy transitioning to attractive fall coloration.
Flower Description (if applicable):
Showy creamy white to soft blush four-bracted blooms appearing after leaf emergence; bracts pointed and slightly overlapping with greenish true flowers at center.
Bloom Time:
Late spring to early summer
Fall Color (if applicable):
Attractive red to burgundy fall coloration with occasional purple tones.
Light Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone:
5–8
Notable Landscape Uses:
Specimen tree, patio tree, lawn accent, woodland edge planting, courtyard focal point, layered understory tree, residential foundation accent.
Deer Resistance:
Low to moderate; young growth may be browsed in Northeast landscapes.
Ivory Halo® Red Twig Dogwood
Cornus alba ‘Bailhalo’
- Mature Size: 6–8′ H × 6–8′ W
- Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
- Ideal Soil Conditions: Moist, well‑drained soil; adaptable to average conditions
- Notable Characteristics: Striking creamy‑white variegated foliage with vivid red stems that light up winter landscapes. Loose, arching habit great for mass plantings or foundation beds.
- Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate — browsed in local landscapes, especially new growth.
Note: Performs well in a variety of sites; good maintenance pruning improves winter stem display.
Botanical Name: Cornus × ‘Rutgan’
Common Name: Stellar Pink Dogwood
Mature Height and Width:
15–20′ tall × 15–20′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright-rounded to broadly spreading small deciduous tree. Strong central leader when young, developing layered horizontal branching with age. More open branching structure than Cornus florida. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Medium green ovate leaves with smooth margins and prominent venation. Leaves slightly thicker and more lustrous than Cornus florida. Moderate canopy density with visible branch structure.
Flower Description: Large overlapping pink bracts (not true petals) surrounding a small central green flower cluster. Bracts deeper pink at emergence, softening slightly as they age. Four-bract form typical of hybrid dogwoods.
Bloom Time: Mid-spring.
Fall Color: Reddish-purple to burgundy.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering in full sun with adequate moisture.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7).
Notable Landscape Uses: Front yard specimen; foundation accent; woodland-edge focal point; lawn specimen; small canopy tree for residential landscapes.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth and buds may experience browsing in Northeast Zones 5–7.
Botanical Name: Cornus florida ‘Scarlet Fire’
Common Name: Scarlet Fire Flowering Dogwood
Mature Height and Width:
20–25′ tall × 20–25′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright-rounded to broadly spreading small deciduous tree. Strong central leader when young, maturing to layered horizontal branching with moderate canopy openness. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Medium to dark green ovate leaves with prominent venation. Leaves slightly glossy with moderate density. Healthy foliage retention through summer under proper siting.
Flower Description: Large overlapping deep pink to rose-red bracts surrounding a small central green flower cluster. Bracts broader and more saturated in color than typical pink Cornus florida selections. Four-bract structure per bloom.
Bloom Time: Mid-spring.
Fall Color: Reddish-purple to burgundy.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best performance with morning sun and afternoon protection in hotter sites.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7 with appropriate siting).
Notable Landscape Uses: Front yard focal point; lawn specimen; woodland-edge accent; estate planting; high-impact spring flowering tree.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth and flower buds may experience browsing pressure in Northeast Zones 5–7.
Red Dogwood (Florida)
Cornus florida (red bracted selections)
- Mature Size: 15–30′ H × 15–30′ W
- Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
- Ideal Soil Conditions: Moist, well‑drained, acidic soils
- Notable Characteristics: Vibrant red bracts in spring and strong fall foliage display.
- Deer Resistance: Low
Pink Dogwood (Florida)
Cornus florida (pink forms)
- Mature Size: 15–30′ H × 15–30′ W
- Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
- Ideal Soil Conditions: Moist, acidic, well‑drained soils
- Notable Characteristics: Classic pink spring bracts with a spreading form and reliable fall color.
- Deer Resistance: Low
Celestial™ Dogwood
Cornus × rutgersensis ‘Celestial’
- Mature Size: 15–20′ H × 15–20′ W
- Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
- Ideal Soil Conditions: Moist, well‑drained, rich soils
- Notable Characteristics: Large white bracts in spring with uniform shape and strong branching.
- Deer Resistance: Low
Note: A Rutgers hybrid known for increased resistance to anthracnose and powdery mildew.