Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

This large group of trees, shrubs and ground covers features plants with attractive flowers and foliage, colorful bark and dependable fall color. Dogwoods are often used as flowering accents, architectural screens or mat-like ground covers. Prune out the oldest branches every year to encourage new growth.

This deciduous ground cover thrives in cool, moist, woodland gardens, though it can be difficult to start. Flowers followed by bright red berries. Whorled green leaves turn yellow or red in fall.

Attributes - Cornus canadensis

Plant Type: Ground Cover

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Early Summer

Flower Color: White

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 6 in. to 9 in.

Width: 2 ft.

Sunlight: Partial Sun, Shade

Climate: Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil. Showy Flowers.

Related Plants

Cornus 'Cherokee Sunset', Cornus 'Rainbow', Cornus alba, Cornus alba 'Argenteo-marginata', Cornus alba 'Elegantissima', Cornus alba 'Sibirica', Cornus alternifolia, Cornus controversa, Cornus florida, Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief', Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess', Cornus florida 'Cherokee Sunset', Cornus florida 'Rubra', Cornus florida rubra, Cornus kousa, Cornus kousa chinensis, Cornus mas, Cornus mas variegata, Cornus nuttallii, Cornus sericea, Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea', Cornus stolinifera, Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea', Cornus stolonifera 'Isanti'

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