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Cornus canadensis (Creeping dogwood, Bunchberry, Dwarf cornel)



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Cornus canadensis KOR-nus kan-ah-DEN-sis Common Name: Creeping dogwood, Bunchberry, Dwarf cornel Genus: Cornus
A spreading subshrub, Cornus canadensis has whorls of leathery mid-green leaves that turn purple in the winter. Green and white, sometimes pink-flushed flowers emerge in late spring and early summer, followed by clusters of scarlet berries.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Reaches only about 6 inches tall, making it an attractive groundcover.
 Care: May be difficult to establish. Prefers moist, acidic soil and cool summers.
 Propagation: Divide in spring or summer.
 Problems: Dogwood blight, powdery mildew, canker, bacterial leaf spot, and mushroom root rot. Common: twig borers, weevils, sawfly, scale insects, aphids, leafhoppers, root knot nematodes, and thrips.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread Over 30 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Native; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage; Showy Fruit
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring; Summer
Flower Color Green Flower; White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers
Style Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Shrubs

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