Cornus

3000 Sardinians were killed in that battle and 800 taken alive; the rest of the army after wandering in their flight through fields and woods heard that their general had fled to a place called Cornus, the chief town of the district, and thither they directed their flight.

The History of Rome, Vol. III 1905

"Cornus" means tough or durable wood, and indeed in our country's history it has been used in a variety of ways, from tool handles to wheel hubs.

Homepage 2009

This image started me thinking about comparisons between the shape of an anemone's flower and that of the American dogwood, Cornus florida.

Vignettes from the K-State Gardens « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog 2009

Seen above are Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’ (red) and C. sericea ‘Flaviramea’ (yellow).

Twiggy « Fairegarden 2010

Frances, I love the colour of twigs especially willow but willow can get very large so I have bought a couple of Cornus bushes.

Twiggy « Fairegarden 2010

Cornus sericea ‘Cardinal’ backed by Juniperus chinensis ‘Gold Coast’

An Old Irish Blessing Foliage Day « Fairegarden 2010

I am leaning toward the Cornus could be alba–really want a red red red stem My friend who has a salix said hers is sending runners out and it is spreading.

An Old Irish Blessing Foliage Day « Fairegarden 2010

The bright limbs of red and yellow twig dogwoods, Cornus servicea add color for the cold season.

Justification « Fairegarden 2010

The Cornus are much smaller and slower growing than the willows.

Twiggy « Fairegarden 2010

Newly purchased Cornus sericea ‘Cardinal’ has been added to the above selections growing in the center island that runs along the streetside of the property.

Twiggy « Fairegarden 2010