Plant Type: Groundcovers
Climate Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Light Levels: Part Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Maintenance Needs: Low
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Average Height: 0-6"
Soil Type: Moist Tolerant
Soil pH: Acidic
Soil Drainage: Moist
Attract Wildlife: Attracts Pollinators
Tolerances: Deer Resistant
Native Plants: Northeastern U.S. Native
Planting Places: Groundcover
Colors: White
Other: Nice Fall Foliage, Northeastern U.S. Native
Cornus canadensis, commonly known as bunchberry, is a low-growing groundcover that features clusters of small white flowers in spring followed by bright red berries. It thrives in shaded woodland areas and offers lovely green foliage that turns to vibrant red in the fall.