Cornus occidentalis

Western Dogwood

Family: Cornaceae Dogwood


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Wet
Landscape uses Border, massing, specimen
Height 10' to 18' / 3.00m to 5.40m
Spread 10' to 18' / 3.00m to 5.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America