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Cornaceae

Pacific Dogwood

Cornus nuttallii

Durability and rebirth.

Family
Cornaceae
Genus
Cornus
Native to
Western North America
Bloom season
Spring
Type
Deciduous Tree
Height
20-50 feet
Sunlight
Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil
Moist, Acidic, Well-drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
6-9
Lifespan
Perennial

Did you know

  • Pacific dogwood is the official provincial flower of British Columbia, Canada.
  • What appear to be large white petals are actually bracts; the true flowers are tiny and clustered in the center.
  • It is illegal to pick Pacific dogwood flowers in British Columbia.
  • The tree sometimes produces a second flush of blooms in early autumn.
  • The hard, dense wood was traditionally used for making tools, knitting needles, and piano keys.

Color meanings

0

Rebirth

1

Resilience

2

Devotion

Uses

  • Ornamental tree
  • Wildlife habitat
  • Traditional tool-making
  • Shade tree