Plant · GBIF taxon 8288790
Pacific Dogwood
Cornus nuttalliiAlso known as Western Dogwood, Mountain Dogwood, Kwi’txulhp
Pacific dogwoods display magnificent white spring blooms made of four to six large, petallike bracts surrounding a central cluster of tiny true flowers. In autumn, their foliage turns deep shades of crimson and orange alongside dense clusters of bright red berries that attract woodland birds. These understory trees thrive in damp, rich soils along western slopes and shaded forest edges.
Understory TreeFloweringNative
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Nutrients
Predators
- Band-Tailed Pigeon
- American Robin
- Mule Deer
ThreatsDogwood anthracnose (fungal disease), habitat loss, fire suppression
HabitatsTemperate coastal forests, mountain slopes, riparian corridors
Life span50–150 years
Classification
- OrderCornales
- FamilyCornaceae
- GenusCornus
- SpeciesCornus nuttallii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Look for showy white bracts in late spring, often blooming again in fall.
- Habitat: Seek them along shaded forest edges and damp mountain slopes.
- Protection: Avoid damaging bark or disturbing roots to prevent fungal infections.
Congener (c) Σ64, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Seed Disperser (c) Esteban Poveda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Esteban Poveda · cc-by
Close Relative Eric Hunt / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) giantcicada, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by giantcicada · cc-by
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