Cornus Greenvale
Cornus Greenvale
Dogwood
Cornus 'Greenvale' is a handsome evergreen Dogwood valued for its dense green foliage, attractive branching habit and beautiful display of creamy-white flowers. Unlike the deciduous Dogwoods that disappear into bare branches over winter, 'Greenvale' keeps its foliage year-round, making it a useful option when you want both ornamental interest and permanent garden structure.
Developing into a substantial small tree, Cornus 'Greenvale' works particularly well as a feature tree, informal screen or as part of a larger mixed planting. Its evergreen canopy provides year-round greenery, while the flowering display gives it that extra bit of Dogwood drama.
For larger New Zealand gardens and lifestyle blocks, it's a particularly useful tree where you want something attractive without sacrificing all your winter coverage.
Why You'll Love Cornus 'Greenvale'
- Evergreen foliage for year-round structure
- Attractive creamy-white flowers
- Dense, handsome canopy
- Excellent feature or specimen tree
- Useful for screening larger properties
- Hardy once established
- Provides shelter and structure through winter
- Excellent alternative to deciduous Dogwoods
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- Frost Tolerant , Flowering, Cold hardy, and Attracts pollinators
- Expected 5 Year Height 2.5M
- Flowers in November
Planting & Care Tips
Planting & Care Tips
How to care for your Cornus Greenvale:Water deeply and regularly during the first couple of growing seasons while the root system establishes.
Because Greenvale is evergreen, it continues losing moisture through its foliage throughout the year, so don't completely forget about newly planted trees once winter arrives.
Established Trees
Once established, water during prolonged dry periods.
Consistent moisture is particularly useful during hot summer conditions and will help keep the foliage looking healthy.
Deep, occasional watering is preferable to constantly wetting only the surface of the soil.
Mulching
Apply organic mulch around the root zone each year.
This helps:
Retain soil moisture
Keep roots cooler during summer
Reduce competition from grass and weeds
Improve soil structure over time
Keep mulch slightly away from the trunk.
Feeding
Apply compost around the root zone in spring.
A balanced slow-release fertiliser can also be applied as new growth begins if required.
Avoid excessive feeding with high-nitrogen fertilisers, which can encourage lots of soft growth.
Pruning
Cornus 'Greenvale' generally requires very little pruning.
Allow the tree to develop its natural shape and prune only where necessary.
Remove:
Dead or damaged branches
Crossing or rubbing growth
Poorly positioned branches
Unwanted lower growth if you're developing a clear trunk
Any major structural work is best tackled while the tree is young rather than waiting until the offending branch is roughly the size of your leg.
Frost and Winter Care
Cornus 'Greenvale' has good frost tolerance once established and is suitable for cooler New Zealand gardens.
Young plants benefit from:
A sheltered planting position
Mulch around the root zone
Protection from particularly severe exposure while establishing
Unlike deciduous Dogwoods, Greenvale retains its foliage through winter, making it particularly valuable for year-round garden structure.
Wind and Exposure
Although established plants are reasonably hardy, the best specimens will generally be those given some shelter from severe winds.
Strong, drying winds can:
Damage foliage
Dry the soil quickly
Stress newly planted trees
Affect the overall shape of young plants
On exposed Canterbury properties, choose a site with some protection from the prevailing winds where possible.
Spacing Guide
Spacing Guide
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