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Alternate-leaved Dogwood

Alternate-leaved Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

tree
Pollinators & beneficial insectsBiomass and mulch

A deciduous understory tree with distinctive horizontal branching and alternate leaves that provide elegant tiered structure. Small white flowers appear in spring, followed by blue-black berries and attractive reddish fall foliage.

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Canadian Bunchberry

Canadian Bunchberry

Cornus canadensis

groundcover
Edible

A low-growing deciduous groundcover native to northern North America, prized for its delicate white flowers and bright red berries that persist into fall. It thrives in cool, shaded woodland settings and spreads slowly to create attractive ground cover.

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Common Dogwood

Common Dogwood

Cornus sanguinea

shrub
Dynamic accumulatorWindbreakHedgerow

A deciduous shrub valued for its small white flowers in spring and vibrant red stems that provide winter interest. The dark red fruits attract birds and foliage turns deep purple-red in autumn.

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Cornelian Cherry

Cornelian Cherry

Cornus mas

shrub
EdiblePollinators & beneficial insectsMedicinal

A deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its early yellow flowers and edible red fruits that ripen to deep red. It offers multi-season interest with attractive foliage and a dense branching structure.

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Flowering Dogwood

Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida

tree
Pollinators & beneficial insectsHedgerow

A native understory tree valued for its showy white (or pink) spring bracts that resemble flowers, followed by attractive red fall foliage and fruit. It prefers partial shade and is ideal for woodland gardens and residential landscapes.

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Gray Dogwood

Gray Dogwood

Cornus racemosa

shrub
WindbreakHedgerowErosion control

Gray dogwood is a deciduous shrub prized for its white flowers in late spring and distinctive gray stems that provide winter interest. It tolerates wet conditions and spreads via stolons, making it useful for naturalizing in moist areas.

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Kousa Dogwood

Kousa Dogwood

Cornus kousa

tree
EdibleHedgerow

A graceful deciduous tree with distinctive layered branching, white flowers in late spring, and attractive red fruit in fall. The foliage turns striking purple-red in autumn.

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Red Osier Dogwood

Red Osier Dogwood

Cornus sericea

shrub
Wildlife habitat & foodWindbreakHedgerow

A deciduous shrub prized for its bright red stems that provide winter color when foliage drops. It produces small white flowers in spring and blue-white berries, which are bitter and not commonly eaten, followed by vibrant fall foliage.

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Roughleaf Dogwood

Roughleaf Dogwood

Cornus drummondii

shrub
WindbreakHedgerowErosion control

A native deciduous shrub with rough, textured leaves and small white flowers followed by white drupes that attract birds. Excellent for naturalizing and wildlife gardens.

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