Cornus canadensis

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Cornus canadensis

Also known as: Creeping dogwood

Images: Google Images

Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Soil

Format: Smal

Height: 0.30 m

Width: 1.00 m

Growth Rate: Fast

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 2-7

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Pectine

Edibility:
(4)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Pectine, Ground cover

Description

Fruit: raw or cooked. The fruit of the cornus is not very flavorful, but it is pleasant to eat. The fruit is quite dry and somewhat grainy, with a subtle sweet taste. It pairs well with breakfast cereals and can also be used to make jams, pies, puddings, and more. The fruit contains a lot of pectin, which makes it suitable to combine with fruits that have a lower pectin content, for example for making jam. It is said that pectin can protect the body from radiation. The fruits are approximately 6 mm in diameter and grow in small clusters on top of the plant.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/08

End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Rubus idaeus Raspberry	The raspberry can provide support for the Cornus canadensis, and both plants attract pollinators, promoting cross-pollination.
Rubus chamaemorus Cloudberry	Asarum caudatum grows well in the same forest floor conditions, providing ground cover that retains moisture for Cornus canadensis.
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry	Blueberries benefit from similar acidic soil conditions, and they can enhance the biodiversity of the guild.
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme	Thyme can attract beneficial insects that would support the growth and health of Cornus canadensis.
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry	Brambles can provide additional nutrients to the soil through their root systems while also attracting pollinators.