dwarf cornel

How to Grow and Care for dwarf cornel

dwarf cornel · Cornus canadensis
Also known as: bunchberry; crackerberry; creeping dogwood; pudding berries; pudding berry

Grow in moist acidic soil in sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

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Planting and Growing dwarf cornel

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
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Care Tips

Grow in moist acidic soil in sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

How to Water dwarf cornel?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for dwarf cornel?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for dwarf cornel?

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What Soil Is Best for dwarf cornel?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for dwarf cornel?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize dwarf cornel?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune dwarf cornel?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate dwarf cornel?

Propagate by division

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How to Transplant dwarf cornel?

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How to Care for dwarf cornel in Winter?

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How to Plant dwarf cornel?

Grow in moist acidic soil in sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

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How to Repot dwarf cornel?

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How to Harvest dwarf cornel?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale

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The Toxicity of dwarf cornel

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More General Info About dwarf cornel

Attributes of dwarf cornel

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitMatforming
OriginGreenland to Alaska

Scientific Classification

Species
Cornus canadensis
Genus
Cornus
Family
Cornaceae
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