Dogwood Trees

Dogwoods (or Cornus) are among the best flowering trees out there, ideal for a small garden and wildlife-friendly, with masses of flowers throughout May and June. Offering year-round interest, dogwoods develop attractive red fruits in autumn, when its wavy foliage turns to fabulous shades of crimson and purple.

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  • Common Dogwood | Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' Shrubs
    From £25
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    Common Dogwood | Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'

    A blazing riot of winter colour

    • Burnt sienna stems, white summer flowers
    • Incredible winter stem colour
    • Average growth rate - 20-40cm per year
    • Grows up to 3m or keep trimmed at 1-3m

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  • Cornus alba 'Miracle'® Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Cornus alba 'Miracle'®

    Bright stems for winter glow

    • Versatile in sun or partial shade
    • Best in moist soil for winter color
    • Flowers from May to June
    • Best for vibrant winter stem color

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  • Cornus alba 'Aurea' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Cornus alba 'Aurea'

    Golden leaves, winter stems

    • Brightest color in a sunny spot
    • Brightens up a damp, sunny border
    • Flowers from May to June
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit

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  • Red-Stemmed Dogwood Hedging | Cornus alba Shrubs
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    Red-Stemmed Dogwood Hedging | Cornus alba

    Paint the garden red

    • Bright crimson stems & creamy spring blooms
    • Add winter colour and interest
    • Fast growth rate - 40-60cm per year
    • Grows up to 3m or keep trimmed at 1-3m

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  • Best Mixed Native Wildlife Hedging | Growers' Choice Shrubs
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    Best Mixed Native Wildlife Hedging | Growers' Choice

    An ecological haven

    • Packed with colour, flowers & fruit
    • Food and shelter for insects, birds & mammals
    • UK native varieties handpicked by our grower
    • Hardy and easy to maintain

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  • A Completely Edible Hedge Shrubs
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    A Completely Edible Hedge

    Turn borders into fruit gardens!

    • Packed with fruit, nuts and berries
    • Spring flowers loved by pollinators
    • Tasty varieties handpicked by our grower
    • Hardy, productive and easy to look after

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  • Cherry Dogwood Hedging | Cornus mas Shrubs
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    Cherry Dogwood Hedging | Cornus mas

    Sunshine in February

    • Yellow flowers, red berries & autumn colour
    • Colour, impact & wildlife all year
    • Fast growth rate - 40-60cm per year
    • Grows up to 5m or keep trimmed at 1-5m

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  • 'Milky Way' Japanese Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa Ornamental Trees
    From £50
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    'Milky Way' Japanese Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa

    The best flowers in the galaxy

    • Spreading, vase-shaped tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Stunning foliage and unusual red berries
    • Wonderful autumn colour

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  • Dogwood Hedging | Cornus sanguinea Shrubs
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    Dogwood Hedging | Cornus sanguinea

    Rich & dramatic colour

    • Bronze stems, creamy blooms & autumn hues
    • Add stacks of year round interest
    • Average growth rate - 20-40cm per year
    • Grows up to 3m or keep trimmed at 1-3m

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  • Red Osier Dogwood Hedging | Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea' Shrubs
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    Yellow Stemmed Dogwood Hedging | Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea'

    A dose of winter sunshine

    • Lemon yellow stems & creamy white flowers
    • All year round interest
    • Average growth rate - 20-40cm per year
    • Grows up to 3m or keep trimmed at 1-3m

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  • Cornus Hedge Collection | Winter Hedging Shrubs
    £40
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    Cornus Hedge Collection | Winter Hedging

    A riot of colour

    • Vibrant stems, spring flowers & autumn hues
    • Year round interest made simple
    • Average growth rate - 20-40cm per year
    • Grows up to 3m or keep trimmed at 1-3m

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  • Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida Ornamental Trees
    From £30
    From £30

    Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida

    Interest from spring to autumn

    • A naturally bushy, shrub-like tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 6m
    • Green decidious leaves turn red in autumn
    • Stunning white bracts surround the flowers

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  • White Flowering Dogwood | Cornus chinensis 'Great Star' Ornamental Trees
    £50
    £50

    White Flowering Dogwood | Cornus chinensis 'Great Star'

    Elegant flowering compact tree

    • Bushy, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • White bracts in spring, sublime autumn hues
    • Strawberry-like fruits in autumn

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  • Pink Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Rubra' Ornamental Trees
    £75
    £75

    Pink Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Rubra'

    A riot of nature-friendly colour

    • Architectural spreading tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Mid-green foliage, deep pink flowers
    • Attracts birds and other wildlife

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  • Copacabana' Japanese Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa Ornamental Trees
    £75
    £75

    'Copacabana' Japanese Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa

    Puts on a show all year round

    • Largely conical tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 2.5m
    • Showy white flowers with a pink picotee edge
    • Perfect for smaller gardens

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  • All Seasons Hedging | Growers' Choice Shrubs
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    All Seasons Hedging | Growers' Choice

    Looks great all year round

    • Flowers, berries and vibrant stems
    • Packed with colour and wildlife benefits
    • Premium varieties handpicked by our grower
    • Easy to plant and prune

    Currently out of stock

  • White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' Ornamental Trees
    £75
    £75

    White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder'

    Wonder by name, wonder by nature

    • Domed spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Lush green foliage turning red and pink
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Ultimate Warming Winter Plants Collection
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    Ultimate Winter Colour Collection

    Bye-bye winter blues!

    • A mix of habits (incl. bushy and spreading)
    • Features shrubs of various sizes
    • An array of foliage, flower and stem colour
    • Set the winter gloom ablaze

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  • Siberian Dogwood | Cornus alba 'Sibirica' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Siberian Dogwood | Cornus alba 'Sibirica'

    Sensational blend of ivory & red

    • Neat, upright tree structure
    • Substantial bush - reaches around 3-5m
    • Deciduous leaves with beautiful panicles
    • Renowned for its striking winter stem colour

    Currently out of stock

  • White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Autumn Gold' Ornamental Trees
    £50
    £50

    White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Autumn Gold'

    The yellow-stemmed beauty

    • Bushy or spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Bright coloured stems, white bracts in spring
    • Glossy crimson fruits in autumn

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  • Livestock Friendly Farm Hedging | BN11 Compliant Shrubs
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    Livestock-Friendly Farm Hedging | BN11 Compliant

    Ready-to-go natural barrier

    • Benefits domestic and wild animals
    • Ideal for farms, paddocks and smallholdings
    • RPA and Natural England BN11 compliant
    • Easy to plant and maintain

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  • Cornus alba 'Nightfall'® Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Cornus alba 'Nightfall'®

    Leaves the hue of darkest night

    • Spreading, compact deciduous shrub
    • Fast-growing shrub - grows up to 3-5m
    • Boasts deciduous leaves and vibrant blooms
    • Provides dramatic winter border interest

    Currently out of stock

  • Variegated White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Rainbow' Ornamental Trees
    £75
    £75

    Variegated White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Rainbow'

    Compact but packed with interest

    • Slow-growing, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Bright coloured stems and variegated foliage
    • Incredible variegation in summer

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  • Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa Ornamental Trees
    £23
    £23

    Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa

    An absolute stunner

    • Neat, usually multi-stemmed tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 7m
    • White flower bracts and deciduous foliage
    • Unusual strawberry-like ornamental fruits

    Currently out of stock

  • Variegated Siberian Dogwood | Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Variegated Siberian Dogwood | Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata'

    Unbeatable variegated foliage

    • Distinctive, compact branching structure
    • Fast-growing plant - can reach 3-5m
    • Deciduous leaves with beautiful blooms
    • Renowned for its striking winter stem colour.

    Currently out of stock

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Meet Mike

Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe

Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.

Dogwood FAQs

Do dogwood trees grow in the UK?

Absolutely! Dogwood (Cornus) trees grow well in the UK, provided they’re given a moist but well-drained soil and planted in full sun to partial shade.

What is the best time of year to plant a dogwood tree?

While you can plant dogwoods at any time provided the ground isn’t waterlogged, frozen or baked dry, the best time to plant is in either autumn or early spring; this gives the plant a nice period to establish before coming under the potential stress of the summer months.

Do dogwood trees grow quickly?

Dogwoods display a moderate growth rate, typically averaging around 30-60cm per year, depending on the conditions and the variety in question.

How big do dogwood trees get?

This varies depending on both the species and variety, but generally speaking, dogwood trees range in height from 3 to 10 metres tall.

What is the lifespan of a dogwood?

Dogwood trees have a good lifespan, often reaching 50-80 years old provided they’re given the right conditions.

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