Pacific Dogwood | Cornus nuttalli - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Pacific Dogwood | Cornus nuttalli

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Description

Attractive multi-branched tree with clustered flowers with showy white bracts in spring, sometimes repeating in early fall, followed by bunches of bright red berries. Smooth blackish-brown bark.

Plant Details

Habitats	Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland, Shrub Swamp
Habitat Notes	Can be a difficult species to establish due to its intricate needs
Phenology	Flowering March-July
Mature Height	30-40'
Shade Preference	part shade, shade
Soil Tolerance	Moist but well-drained, acidic soils with high organic matter
Special Uses	Attracts insects, bees, butterflies, and various birds
Ethnobotany	Wood was used to create harpoon shafts

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A lush green riparian forest with tall red alder trees and a rocky stream running through it.

Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

Bottomland Forests

Bottomland forests are generally used to describe forests which are comprised of both hardwood and softwood tree species that occur on low-elevation, alluvial floodplains or lower terraces of rivers…

A dense forest with tall trees and lush green undergrowth.

Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…

Shrub Swamp

Shrub swamps are typically located in depressions, around lakes or ponds or on river terraces. They tend to flood seasonally and are dominated by shrubs or trees that are rooted in hydric soils. These…

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