Cornus stolonifera, Cornus sericea
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Cornus stolonifera, Cornus sericea
Also known as:
Red Osier Dogwood, Western dogwood
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
2.50 m
Width:
4.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
2-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Oil, Seed
Fruit, Oil, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Basket-making, Dye, Fibers, Oil, Bee plant, Carbon farming, Ground cover
Basket-making, Dye, Fibers, Oil, Bee plant, Carbon farming, Ground cover
Description
The fruit of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked, but it is known for its bitter and unpleasant taste, and can cause nausea. In the past, these fruits, which have a diameter of 9 mm, were dried and mixed with fruits from other plants, such as those from the kenaf tree, and eaten in the winter by Indigenous North Americans. Little is known about the seeds of this plant; they are quite small and woody, not suitable for eating, but they do yield edible oil.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/03
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Provides shade and supports soil moisture, beneficial for Cornus sericea which thrives in moist conditions. |
|
Alnus glutinosa European Alder |
Fixes nitrogen in the soil, enriching it for Cornus sericea and nearby plants. |
|
Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle |
Act as a ground cover and support the biodiversity around Cornus sericea. |
|
Mentha x villosa alopecuroides Mentha bowles’s mint |
Repels pests and enhances aroma in the garden, complementing Cornus sericea. |
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
Helps attract pollinators, which can benefit the overall health of Cornus sericea. |
|
Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel |
Provides habitat for beneficial insects and improves soil fertility. |