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 4–10Climate Temperate

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — tree with white blooms

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cornaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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) — white flowers in the garden; in the fall, foliage turns vibrant red-purple, complemented by bright red berries, image 98

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — tree with white blooms; it thrives best in well-drained, image 99

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — tree for full or half; regular watering and mulching will help maintain its health and enhance its beauty, image 100

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) — It boasts a striking spring display of white to pinkish petal-like bracts, encircling small greenish flowers, image 102

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — In the fall, foliage turns vibrant red-purple, complemented by bright red berries; white flowers in the garden, image 103

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — It reaches 15-30 feet in height and spreads 15-25 feet; prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil, image 104

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — Prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil; with a preference for some afternoon shade in the hotter climates, image 105

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — The Western Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) is a prized deciduous tree, thriving in USDA zones 7-9

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — It boasts a striking spring display of white to pinkish petal-like bracts, encircling small greenish flowers

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — In the fall, foliage turns vibrant red-purple, complemented by bright red berries

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — It reaches 15-30 feet in height and spreads 15-25 feet

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — Prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — Moderate growth rate and partial to full sun exposure advised

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — commonly referred to as the Western Dogwood or Pacific Dogwood

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — Originating from the western United States and Canada

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — the tree's structure can provide a commanding presence in the landscape

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — it thrives best in well-drained

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — slightly acidic soil and welcomes partial to full sunlight exposure

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — with a preference for some afternoon shade in the hotter climates

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — which encircle tiny clusters of true flowers

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — These bracts can span up to 6 inches across

Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — foliage transforms into a vivid display of reds and purples

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