Cornus canadensis
Sold as: 3.5” Pots
Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis), also known as Creeping Dogwood, is a great groundcover plant for shady gardens. Often seen alongside woodland trails, Bunchberry flowers turn to tight bunches of berries in the fall that are great food for birds and pollinators. This slow growing plant eventually creates a dense mat in the right conditions.
Classification: Perennial
Key Characteristics: Red fruit ripens in summer, white flowers
Light Requirements: Part shade
Water Requirements: Moist soil
Ease of Growing: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Bloom Time: May–July
Spreads: By rhizome
Benefits: Wildlife, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, On Portland Plant List, Hummingbirds
Edible: Yes
Mature Height: 1–4 inches
Mature Width: 3–8 inches
