Cornus nuttallii

Cornus nuttallii Details

Cornus nuttallii, commonly known as Pacific Dogwood, is grown for its impressive flowering and attractive form. Large and showy, cream-white flowers adorn the tree in spring and are followed by red berries in autumn which are great for attracting birds. It grows with an upright and broad habit carrying dark green leaves. As autumn progresses the leaves develop impressive shades of yellow and red before falling. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 4 m wide, performing best in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost and cool climates. Cornus nuttallii makes an excellent specimen tree and is great for including in mixed plantings in a large garden or for avenue planting.