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Calycanthus (Sweetshrub) 
C. sanguinea (Bloodtwig Dogwood). <A distinctive species with dark red 
branches and leaves of deep red in the Fall. Greenish-white flowers May 
and June and black fruit. Grows 6 ft. in height. Has a preference for 
wet soil. 
C. stolonifera (Red-osier Dogwood). Rarely grows above 6 ft. Erect red 
branches, spreads underground, thus makes large clumps. Flowers white, 
small in flat top clusters. Fruit bluish-white. 
C. stolonifera flaviramea (Yellowtwig Dogwood). Same general type as 
Red-osier except with white flowers; bluish berries but has yellow twigs. 
CORYLUS 
‘Corylus americana (American Hazelnut). Useful and desirable shrub, hav- 
ing upright branches growing toa height of 8 ft. Bears edible nuts properly 
known as Filbert or Hazel nuts. Long, pendulous catkins in early Spring 
and golden foliage in Fall. Thrives in any good and well-drained soil. 
COTONEASTER — Rockspray 
An important group of garden shrubs of Rose family. Widely planted 
for ornamental purposes. Thrives in open, sunny position and weil 
drained soil. 
Cotoneaster acutifolia (Peking Cotoneaster). A variety particularly 
desirable for its reddish flowers and black fruits. Very desirable for its 
vigorous growing habit and blended leaf coloring. Grows to height 
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Clethra alnifolia (Cinnamon Clethra or Sweet Pepperbush). 
few shrubs that bloom profusely in the heat of Summer. July and August. 
Does best in rather moist, lime-free soil mixed with peat or“leafmold. 
Upright growing to 10 ft. White flowers on erect racemes, tolerant to shade. 
Cornus alba (Tartarian Dogwood). 
bright red, oval leaves, bluish green beneath white flowers in numerous 
clusters. Fruit bluish white turning to almost black. Blooms May and 
C. alternifolia (Pagoda Dogwood). 
berry. .Grows as a shrub or small tree 8 to 15 ft. high. whorled branches in 
horizontal tiers giving it a most decorative appearance. 
clusters followed with bluish fruit. Blooms in May and June. 
C. paniculata (Gray Dogwood). 
white flowers in clusters, June and July followed with white fruit on red 
stems which are colorful long after the fruits have gone. 
before the leaves appear. 
resembling Cherries. 
CLETHRA 
One of the 
CORNUS — Dogwood 
Very popular ornamental shrub serving many useful purposes in garden 
and landscape plantings. Very colorful in Fall and are noted for their bright 
effect of their color stems in Winter. 
thrive in almost any soil and do as well in shade as in sunny locations. 
All species have flowers and fruits, 
Showy shrubs 6 to 8 ft. high. Twigs 
C. alba elegantissima (Silverblotch Dogwood). A, highly decorative species 
with light green leaves having wide, silvery edges. 
Winter time adds to its attractiveness. Grows to 5 to 7 ft. 
Blood red branches in 
A. blue Dogwood also called pigeon 
White flowers in 
Shrub 6 to 10 ft. high with gray twigs, 
C. mascula (Cornelian Cherry). Beautiful large shrub growing to a height 
of 20 ft. Has clusters of yellow flowers later covering the bush in Spring 
Later the shrubs bear bright red, edible fruit 

Clethra Alnifolia 
Cotoneaster divaricata (Spreading Cotoneaster). <A 
dense, widespreading bush to 6 ft. with shining, dark 
green leaves. Blooms in early Summer with small pink 
flowers, later loaded with bright red berries. 
C. faveolata. A species with reddish flowers and black 
fruit. Brilliant orange and scarlet leaf coloring in Fall. 
Vigorous in growth habit to about 12 ft. 
C. horizontalis (Rock Cotoneaster) (See Broadleaf 
Evergreens). 
CYDONIA JAPONICA -— Flowering Quince 
Cydonia japonica (Dwarf Japanese Quince). A popular 
specimen also planted widely as hedges. Grows to 
only 3 ft. in height. Spiny branches producing flowers 
with the first leaves in Spring of brick red with Quince 
light yellow, aromatic fruit in Fall. Fruit is not edible 
raw, but is sometimes used for jelly or putting in drawers 
to perfume bedding or clothing. 
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