Mountain dogwood (Cornus nuttallii)
Mountain dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) is a tree that can grow 8m – 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Mountain dogwood (Cornus nuttallii).
This plant has several common names including: mountain dogwood or Pacific dogwood.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: mountain dogwood, Pacific dogwood
Scientific name: Cornus nuttallii
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Mountain dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) – Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trees are essential plants in gardens, large and small, with their sculptural presence.
In terms of design, they add height, structure and interest all year round with attractive flowers, foliage, fruits and trunks.
In addition, they provide home and a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Other types of Cornus to consider:
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Mountain dogwood (Cornus nuttallii), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Mountain dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) is a plant that prefers to grow in loam or sand.
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH acid or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Cornus nuttallii likes to grow in moist but well drained or well drained soils.
Sunlight
Mountain dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.
