Pacific dogwood

This deciduous shrub is native to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It can grow 20 – 30′ tall. Space 20-30′ apart.

It’s long-lived and easy to grow as long as it’s planted in its natural range and in the right site and planted in cool, rich, deep and well draining soil, in part shade, preferably among smaller companion plants, so as it matures it can reach its branches out into direct sun. It is not easy to grow in the bay area but it is certainly one of California’s most spectacular large shrubs. The flower bracts are quite showy against the dark foliage and are followed by dense clusters of red berries April through July.

You will be delighted with the birds it attracts.

Lifeform: Shrub

Sun: Part Shade, Shade

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Loam

Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant