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Native Plant Synoptic Garden<br />

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‘Gold Spot’ or ‘Eddiei’- (Hill, 2004).<br />

(Photo: O.S.U., 1999-2004)<br />

‘North Star’<br />

‘Pink Blush’<br />

Cornus nuttallii X Cornus florida<br />

‘Eddie’s White Wonder’- A hybrid of the Pacific Northwest native dogwood, Cornus<br />

nuttallii <strong>and</strong> Cornus florida, it grows taller <strong>and</strong> has larger flowers than both of the original<br />

parents. More resistant to anthracnose than our native. Has an upright pyramidal growth<br />

habit.<br />

(Photo from: Fa. C. Esveld)<br />

Cornus nuttallii X Cornus kousa<br />

Cornus x 'Aurora'- A hybrid flowering dogwood resulting from a multi-cross between Cornus<br />

florida, C. kousa, <strong>and</strong> C. nuttallii. Produces overlapping white flowers in spring <strong>and</strong> good fall<br />

colors (Bluebell Nursery, 2004). Good one for edge of the forest canopy. Best sited in the<br />

“Forested Ridge” site.<br />

Cornus serica- Generally a multi-stemmed large shrub. Young bark is red. Typical dogwood<br />

leaves. Reaches heights of 10-15’. Grows in wet sites. All cultivars best suited for the “Wetl<strong>and</strong><br />

Zone” or “Valley Bottom” areas due to its ability to h<strong>and</strong>le wet conditions. Will grow on drier<br />

sites but does not flourish. Ethnobotany: Medicinal uses <strong>and</strong> smoking mixtures. Berries were<br />

eaten sometimes.<br />

‘Aurea’- (Hill, 2004).

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