Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Previous scientific name(s): Chamaepericlymenum canadense, Cornella canadensis, Cornus canadensis var. dutillyi

Moderate moisture requirement, full sun to partial shade. White petal-like bracts bloom May to July followed by bright red berries. Found in cool woods and moist clearings where this plant's spreading nature enables it to form dense ground cover.

Varieties:

Species Attributes

Height:

- 11

in.

Native or Introduced:

Native

Precipitation:

in.

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

Elevation:

ft.

Soil Texture

Coarse:

Not Adapted

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Average

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH

Acidic:

Average

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Not Adapted

Seeding Rate:

PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

45.00 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

67,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Bloom Color:

White

Blooming Season:

Spring

Summer

Fruit Color:

Red Berries

Cornus canadensis