mountain dogwood

Also known as: Pacific dogwood

A conical deciduous tree with oval mid-green leaves to 12cm long, sometimes turning red in autumn. In late spring, small purple and green flowers in dense flowerheads 1.5cm across are surrounded by 4-6 white or pink-tinged bracts, 4-8cm long. Spherical orange-red fruits follow

Scientific classification

Species: mountain dogwood (Cornus nuttallii)
Genus: Cornus
Family: Cornaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of mountain dogwood

Distribution map

Western Northern America

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Culture

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Quick identification of mountain dogwood

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mountain dogwood care guide

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub feed once in spring

Pruning

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. Keep pruning to a minimum.