Cornus canadensis
Canadian Bunchberry
Family |
Cornaceae |
Genus |
Cornus |
Species |
canadensis |
Category |
Perennials, Weeds |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
2 - 6 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
0a - 6a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-43) - (-18) |
Temperature (°F) |
(-45) - 0 |
Height |
0.08m - 0.2m |
Spread |
0.2m - 0.3m |
Cultivation |
Suited as a groundcover in shade or woodland type situations. |
Growth |
Slow |
Flower Description |
Flowers are very small measuring at a few millimetres across, forming an inflorescence at the center of four white petals, at 3–4 cm in diameter. |
Fruit Description |
The fruits are edible with a mild taste that resembles apples. The seeds within the fruit are hard and crunchy. |