Plant Details

Cornus canadensis

Creeping dogwood

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General Information

Scientific name: Cornus canadensis
Also known as: Creeping dogwood

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 2-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Pectin
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Pectin, 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