Cornus nuttallii

Other Scientific Name(s):
Common Name(s): Pacific dogwood, Western flowering dogwood
Family Name: Cornaceae
Plant Type: deciduous tree
Native Range: BC
Zone: 8
Habitat: Riparian, Valleys, Woodland openings
Wildlife Benefit: attracts birds, attracts mammals, butterfly larval plant

General Description

Flower Colour: white
Blooming Season: spring
Fruit Type: berry
Fruit Colour: red
Fruiting Season: summer, fall
Height at maturity: 9.0 - 15.0 m (29' 6" - 49' 2")

Growing Conditions

Light: full shade, partial shade
Moisture: moist, well drained

General Interest

Attributes: deer resistant
Cautions:

Gardener's Notes

The Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) is a deciduous tree (it loses its leave each autumn) that was adopted in 1956 as British Columbia’s provincial floral emblem. They grow in western forests and are also a popular ornamental, largely due to its showy flowers and striking fall foliage. This small tree typically grows to –three to nine metres but can reach heights of 20 to 30 metres. As it can have more than one main trunk, it is sometimes perceived as a shrub, especially the smaller versions.

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