Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cornaceae

Genus:

Cornus

Species:

Cornus × friedlanderi

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Michigan

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Bee Keystone:

★★★★★ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)