Bunchberry

Scientific name

Cornus canadensis

Description

Bunchberry is a deciduous ground cover species that can grow around 15 cm in height. This plant may also be known by the common name Creeping-Dogwood. The leaves are deep green, oppositely arranged, oval shaped, and glossy. The flowers are showy, white colored, and bloom between May and June. These flowers produce bright red berries that are edible to humans and beneficial to wildlife species, like birds and small mammals.

Planting conditions

Bunchberry grows best in moist conditions with partial sun exposure. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic, organically rich humus or loam soil types. It is tolerant to full shade but may produce less blooms and berries. It is intolerant to dry soil and drought. This wildflower can be naturally found in moist forests, and along shaded shorelines.

Details

• Plant height:
  • Max 1.5m
  • Max 2m
  • Max 3m
  • Any
• Moisture level:
  • Moist
  • Wet
• Light conditions:
  • Partial sun
  • Shade
• Soil type:
  • Sandy
  • Loamy
  • Humus
  • Rocky
• pH:
  • Acidic
  • Normal
• Depth:
  • Potted
  • Bareroot
• Eco Zone:
  • 0a
  • 0b
  • 1a
  • 1b
  • 2a
  • 2b
  • 3a
  • 3b
  • 4a
  • 4b
  • 5a
  • 5b
• Plant type:
  • Ground Cover
• Height:
  • 15 cm
• Spread:
  • 50 cm