Western flowering dogwood (Cornus nuttallii)
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Type
Deciduous
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
NO
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Cornus nuttallii
Common English name: Western flowering dogwood
Other names: Pacific dogwood
French name: Cornouiller de Nuttall
Habitat
Grows on coarse, well-drained sites such as along riverbanks and in valleys.
Other notes
This Pacific coast species is commonly planted as an ornamental.
Hardiness zone(s)
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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