Specimens Of Trees And Shrubs Continuing With The Letter C

Specimens of trees and shrubs continuing with the letter C has three different pages. This is the last page of some some trees and shrubs that will grow and adapt to different geographic locations. One of my goals is to be able to provide you with options for planting different trees and shrubs in your location. When planting trees or shrubs in a landscape or specific garden, it is so important to know about each plant you are investing in. Understanding what is the best soil conditions, lighting requirements, and watering habits, will ensure you of having healthy and long lasting trees and shrubs. Lets continue with some insights with some more trees and shrubs that begin with the letter C.

• Cornus or Dogwood - There are 45 variety in this plant family. The Dogwood does best in full some, but can take some light shade. It loves well drained soil and there are many native trees and shrubs in this genus throughout the world. The Cornus group are either deciduous or evergreen. Some of the varieties have small yellow, light purple flowers. Some of the most popular varieties are showcases of flowers of white, pink, and yellow. The flowers encompass the entire tree in spring and early summer months. This plant for the most part is frost hardy. A few specimens can only survive in a light frost environment. The Alba or Red-Barked Dogwood does well in zones four through nine. The Alba is native to northeast Asia. One of the shining characteristic of this plant specimen is its bright red branches and twigs that can be a focal point in a garden in the fall, and throughout the winter months. The Alba matures anywhere from six to ten feet and can spread twelve to eighteen feet wide. The Controversa, Table or Giant Dogwood, is native to China, Korea, and Japan. It can mature up to forty feet and the white showy flowers appear in early summer. It will grow well in zones six through nine. The Japanese flowering Kousa Dogwood is a popular tree in the southern United States. It is native to Japan, China, and Korea, and will do well in zones four through nine in the United States. The Kousa comes to life in the spring with each tree full of vibrant white flowers. Red berries appear in the fall before the leaves drop. The Kousa will mature to about twenty feet tall and grows well in zones six through nine. In the gallery of plants section, there is a page on the Dogwood specimens.
• Coronilla or Crown Vitch - there are about 20 plants that make of this variety. The Crown Vitch is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. The are considered an ornamental low growing annual or perennial shrub. The require full sun and well drained soil. Protection should be taken to shelter this specie from high winds. They have pea-flowers of yellow and can have a long show time for their blooms. the emerus variety specimen is known in Europe and highlighted by its bright yellow flowers. The flowers bloom in the spring, followed by seed pots on the plants. The emerus variety does well in zones six through nine. The valentilla is a warmer Coronilla that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in zones nine and ten in the United States. This is actually a short lived evergreen tree and produces yellow, fragrant flowers in late winter. It matures about five feet high and also five feet wide.
• Corynocarpus - this is a small family of only six plant varieties. They are native to New Zealand, Australia, New Guinea. These species are wonderful in the native areas for shelter or privacy screens. They love full sun and adapt well to the coastline. They are all frost tender and can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. One of the most useful species is the New Zealand Laurel. This tree will grow between twenty to thirty feet high. Clusters of yellow flowers appear in the late spring and summer months, and are followed by orange-yellow fruit in autumn and the winter months. The seeds in the fruit are poisonous, but through a special process, the Maori people enjoy the taste of this fruit. Delightful plants for this region. The Corynocarpus does well in zones nine through eleven in the United States.
• Cotinus or Smoke Tree - This is a small group of trees that are native to southwestern China and North America. Their brilliant purple leaves and branches create a showcase, especially in the fall. This family will grow well in zones five through ten in the United States. They are fairly easy to grow, but need well drained soil, and warm and dry summer months. The American Smoke is noted for its beauty in the southeastern United States. It can mature up to thirty feet tall. The leaves create the beauty of the tree. In spring when the tree is young, the leaves are pink-bronze tone and turn deep green throughout the summer months. In fall, the leaves explode into a purple tone. The Venetian - Sumac Smoke Tree is native to southern Europe and central China. This is considered a bushy shrub and will grow twelve to fifteen feet in height and also width. This specimen is known for its colors of its leaves, that resemble the America Smoke. Some flowers produce small fruit in the late summer months.
• Cottoneaster Evergreen plants that actually belong to the Rose family. The do well in zones five through ten in the United States. They are also native to China. The Cottoneaster will flourish in full sun and well drained soil. They are considered deciduous and evergreen, depending on the variety. The lower growing shrubs are great along slopes and along foundations. The taller varieties will highlight a fence or other outdoor features. The Bearberry is native to central China, and produces white flowers in the summer and red-orange showy berries in the autumn. The franchetti is an evergreen native to western China. In the summer, pink-white tone flowers appear and in fall, this specie produces pink-orange berries. Take a look at the page on the Cleyera family and there also is some more information on the Cottoneaster.
• Cunonia - this is a small group of evergreen trees and shrubs native to South Africa. The star shaped five petal flowers create the uniqueness of these plants. Cunonia loves full sun and well drained soil, but can survive in sandy and loom soil if watered regularly. This family is related to the Australian Ceratopetalum. The Spoon Brush variety grows will in southern Africa. It can mature up to fifty feet and is considered a fast growing specimen. In the fall, wonderful tiny white flowers appear. This variety will do well in zones nine and ten in the United States.
• Cupressus or Cypress - There are many specimens and most will grow well in zones seven through ten in the United States. They are native to the western United States, Mexico and Guatemala. They well do well in full sun and well drained soil. They remain healthy if kept away from cold winds. Their evergreen beauty is apparent in the tree upright forms and smaller shrubs. The states of Arizona and California are home to many of these varieties. There are some photos and descriptions of the Cypress gallery page.
• Cytisus or Broom - These plant specimens is native to Europe and the Mediterranean area. The yellow flowers dominant the beauty of these shrubs. The Broom adapt to different soil conditions, and can take full sun, partial shade, but will do poorly in deep shade. They will grow well in zones five through nine in the United States. These species are wonderful for a late spring and summertime mass planting. The Moonlight Broom is a lower grower and will mature three to four feet. The popular Scotch Broom can reach up to eight feet tall. These species are excellent focal points, with solid evergreens surrounding them.

The above eight C specimens create a unique and diverse choice in many different garden and landscapes. Each one has its own characteristics and can being new life to your outside investment.