Pink Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida rubra). Small, deciduous North American treeDescription: Showy light pink flowers give a magnificent display for several weeks in mid springHabit: Reaches 20 to 30 feet high and wideCulture: Prefers sun to part shade and average soilsHardiness: USDA Zones 6 through 9Cornus florida is an understory tree, native to eastern North America, which was introduced to American gardens by 1731. Philadelphia botanist and nurseryman John Bartram sold Cornus florida in 1783 and Thomas Jefferson... - Pink Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida rubra).
White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida). Deciduous, spring-flowering North American tree Description: Flower heads consist of 4 showy, white bracts surrounding a cluster of tiny flowers, followed by clusters of bright red fruits that attract birds; deep red fall color Hab... - White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida).
Red-osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea). Deciduous, Eastern North American shrub Description: White flowers in late spring followed by white fruit, which is slightly tinged bluish; bright crimson stems add winter interest Habit: Grows 6 to 9 ft. high, forms a thicket wit... - Red-osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea).
Alternate-leaf Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia). Small, deciduous, spring-flowering native tree Yellowish white flowers in 2-3 inch cymes; dark green, prominently veined leaves and dark blue fruits Origin: North AmericaThis North American species, first discovered in 1760&co... - Alternate-leaf Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia).
Double Red Peony (Paeonia officinalis 'Rubra Plena'). Herbaceous, early spring flowering perennial Description: Fragrant, fully double, bright red flowers; soft, medium green foliage Habit: Grows up to 2 feet high and wide Culture: Prefers full sun to light shade and well-prep... - Double Red Peony (Paeonia officinalis 'Rubra Plena').
Red Crown Imperial Lily (Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra Maxima'). Hardy, spring-flowering bulb Description: Large, dramatic, bell-shaped, deep orange-scarlet flowers; whorls of lance-shaped, light green leaves Habit: Flowering stalk to 3 feet Culture: Prefers full sun and well-drain... - Red Crown Imperial Lily (Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra Maxima').
Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas). Hardy shrub or small tree Description: Clusters of tiny golden yellow flowers appear before the leaves in early spring Habit: Reaches 20' high and wide, rounded shape Culture: Prefers part shade to full sun and well-drained soil, but is a... - Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas).