Dogwood
Cornus ×intermedia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cornaceae
- Genus:
- Cornus
- Species:
- Cornus ×intermedia
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Purple
Native Range
United States: Alaska, Canada: Nova Scotia, Quebec
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)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Acleris cornana, Ancylis apicana, Antispila freemani, Archips purpurana, black-and-white leafroller (Syndemis afflictana), Caloptilia canadensisella, Caloptilia cornusella, Coleophora salicivorella, Eversmann's rustic (Actebia fennica), Olethreutes punctanum, probole moth (Probole nepiasaria), tentoriferella (Machimia tentoriferella), white triangle tortrix (Clepsis persicana), White-lined leafroller (Amorbia humerosana), White-marked Tussock Moth (Orgyia leucostigma)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage preferred
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers organic-rich soils in native habitats