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Cornus sessilis

Also Known As

  • Blackfruit Cornel
  • Blackfruit Dogwood
  • Miner's Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 5'-15'
  • W: 5'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Cornus sessilis plant details

Cornus sessilis is a broadleaf deciduous tree with. In spring green and white flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus sessilis

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus sessilis

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Little known, this stream-side lover (10-15') of redwood forests would be a nice companion for Rhodies and huckleberries of similar haunts; large veined leaves are red in fall and fruit turns from red to shiny black. S-PSh/M-W
Small, graceful, deciduous shrub to small tree, considered endemic to northern California -- this form found in Jackson County Oregon and shared with us by plantsman Frank Callahan. To 5-15' tall, with deeply-veined, oval leaves on dark green stems, the leaves turning bright red in fall. Flowers, appearing in March to April, are greenish white and produce small berries (drupes) that turn from red to shiny black and feed many kinds of birds. Best in part to full shade with regular moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

Gardening facts about Cornus sessilis plant

How to Grow Cornus sessilis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • red
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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