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Western Dogwood

Cornus Nuttallii

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Overview

The Western Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) is a prized deciduous tree, thriving in USDA zones 7-9. It boasts a striking spring display of white to pinkish petal-like bracts, encircling small greenish flowers. In the fall, foliage turns vibrant red-purple, complemented by bright red berries. It reaches 15-30 feet in height and spreads 15-25 feet. Prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil. Moderate growth rate and partial to full sun exposure advised.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — tree for full or half

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — it thrives best in well-drained; commonly referred to as the Western Dogwood or Pacific Dogwood, image 90
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — the tree's structure can provide a commanding presence in the landscape; tree for full or half, image 49
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — slightly acidic soil and welcomes partial to full sunlight exposure; these bracts can span up to 6 inches, image 71
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — which encircle tiny clusters of true flowers; originating from the western United States and Canada, image 93
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — the tree's structure can provide a commanding presence in the landscape; tree for full or half, image 89
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — it thrives best in well-drained
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — tree with white blooms; it thrives best in well-drained
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — accompanied by bright red; the tree's structure can provide a commanding presence in the landscape, image 96
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — The Western Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) is a prized deciduous tree, thriving in USDA zones 7-9; it reaches, image 101
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — Originating from the western United States and Canada; which encircle tiny clusters of true flowers, image 48
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — The Western Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) is a prized deciduous tree, thriving in USDA zones 7-9; it reaches, image 41
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — Regular watering and mulching will help maintain its health and enhance its beauty within your garden, image 97
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — commonly referred to as the Western Dogwood or Pacific Dogwood
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — white flowers in the garden; in the fall, foliage turns vibrant red-purple, complemented by bright red berries, image 78
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — slightly acidic soil and welcomes partial to full sunlight exposure; these bracts can span up to 6 inches, image 91
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — with a preference for some afternoon shade in the hotter climates; the Western Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) is a, image 92
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — Regular watering and mulching will help maintain its health and enhance its beauty within your garden
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — It reaches 15-30 feet in height and spreads 15-25 feet; prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil, image 84
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — commonly referred to as the Western Dogwood or Pacific Dogwood; moderate growth rate and partial to full sun, image 47
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — Regular watering and mulching will help maintain its health and enhance its beauty within your garden, image 57
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — tree for full or half; regular watering and mulching will help maintain its health and enhance its beauty, image 60
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — which encircle tiny clusters of true flowers; originating from the western United States and Canada, image 53
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — which encircle tiny clusters of true flowers; originating from the western United States and Canada
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — slightly acidic soil and welcomes partial to full sunlight exposure; these bracts can span up to 6 inches, image 51
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