Pacific dogwood

Cornus nuttallii

Also known as Pacific flowering dogwood, Cynoxylon nuttallii, Benthamia nuttallii, Benthamidia nuttallii

Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Native Tree · Pacific Northwest · Spring Blooms · White Flowers · Fall Berries · Ornamental Tree · Woodland Garden · Deciduous · Western Native · Wildlife Tree

Pacific dogwood is a breathtaking native tree renowned for its large, showy white bracts in spring and vivid red berries in fall, but it requires careful siting to thrive. Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with good air circulation to reduce susceptibility to dogwood anthracnose, a serious fungal disease. Avoid overhead irrigation, compacted roots, and excessive heat, and this long-lived tree will reward you with decades of spectacular seasonal beauty.