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Cornus canadensis/Bunchberry Dogwood
Flowers, foliage and fruit
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Flowers, foliage and fruit
Ripe fruit and beginning foliage color change in autumn
Foliage color beginning to change in early autumn in Alaska
Foliage in various stages of color in early autumn
Bright red fruit and deep red foliage in autumn
Fruit and foliage
Red fruit and foliage
Bright red fruit that taste somewhat like apple
Berries generally several per cluster
In early autumn in Alaska
Foliage beginning color change in very early autumn
Ground cover planting in Alaska
Close view of a ground cover planting in Alaska
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Scientific Name:
Cornus canadensis
Common Name:
Bunchberry Dogwood
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
to 1 foot
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Summer
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
The small dogwood is semi-evergreen even though it grows in cold climates. The bright red berries are eaten by birds. Makes a good ground cover in cold climates. Not recommended for the hot, humid South.