Cornella canadensis (L.) Rydb.

Scientific Name: Cornella canadensis (L.) Rydb.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Cornales / Cornaceae / Cornus L./ Cornella canadensis (L.) Rydb.

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.
General Information
Usda SymbolCOCA27
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herbShrub, Subshrub,
Native LocationsCOCA27

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Cornella canadensis (L.) Rydb. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-28
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum6.9
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum50
Precipitation, Minimum32
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationProstrate
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.5
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound69430
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.

<i>Cornella canadensis</i> (L.) Rydb.

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