Cornus canadensis L. var. dutillyi (Lepage) B. Boivin
Scientific Name: Cornus canadensis L. var. dutillyi (Lepage) B. Boivin
Synonyms: Chamaepericlymenum canadense (L.) Asch. & Graebn., Cornella canadensis (L.) Rydb., Cornus canadensis L. var. <i>dutillyi</i> (Lepage) B. Boivin
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Cornales / Cornaceae / Cornus L./ Cornus canadensis L. var. dutillyi (Lepage) B. Boivin
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | COCAD |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herbShrub, Subshrub, |
| Native Locations | COCAD |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Cornus canadensis L. var. dutillyi (Lepage) B. Boivin.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -28 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Fire Tolerance | High |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 100 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| Moisture Use | High |
| pH, Maximum | 6.9 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.5 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 4800 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 2700 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 50 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 32 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 10 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Shape and Orientation | Prostrate |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| C:N Ratio | Low |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Dense |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Red |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 0.5 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Rapid |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Seed per Pound | 69430 |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Commercial Availability | Contracting Only |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | Low |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
| Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
