Cornus nuttallii

Pacific Dogwood, California Dogwood, Mountain Dogwood, Western Flowering Dogwood

Family: Cornaceae Dogwood


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 6B - 8B
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, specimen, woodland garden
Height 20' to 30' / 6.00m to 9.20m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, naturalizing