Cornus Canadensis Dogwood

Cornus canadensis, commonly known as Bunchberry, is a charming, low-growing perennial that forms a lush carpet of glossy, oval leaves arranged in distinctive whorls atop upright stems. In late spring to midsummer, it produces delicate, star-like blooms, where four crisp white bracts surround a cluster of tiny greenish-yellow flowers, creating a refined woodland display. As the season progresses, these blossoms give way to bright red, edible berry-like fruits that add vibrant colour and persist into fall, complementing the foliage as it transitions to rich wine-red to purple tones. Spreading gently by underground rhizomes, Bunchberry is an excellent ground cover for moist, acidic, shaded gardens, offering multi-season interest and natural beauty in woodland settings.