Bunchberry dogwood
Cornus canadensis

- Cornaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
๐ฆ Wildlife value: supports pollinators and wildlife.
About Bunchberry dogwood
Bunchberry dogwood is a delightful native plant that brings charm to shaded corners of your garden. In late spring, it produces lovely white flowers that look like tiny dogwoods floating above the leaves. Come summer and fall, bright red berries appear, and birds love them. The foliage turns a beautiful reddish color as the seasons change. This is a wonderful choice if you want to invite wildlife into your yard while enjoying a plant that truly belongs here naturally.
Growing bunchberry dogwood is refreshingly simple. It prefers shaded spots and moist soil, so tuck it under trees or along woodland edges. Once established, it asks very little of you. It spreads slowly to fill in spaces, creating a lovely groundcover effect. Plant it and let nature do the work. You'll be rewarded with a healthy, happy plant that thrives with minimal fuss year after year.
Native to 39 states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming