Mountain dogwood, Pacific dogwood, Western Flowering Dogwood, West American dogwood
It is native to western North America. Temperate. It suits cool, rainy climates in partly shady places. It is often along riverbanks and near the bottom of valleys. It is resistant to frost but damaged by drought. It suits hardiness zones 7-8. Arboretum Tasmania.
Synonyms
- Benthamidia nuttallii
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Mountain dogwood grow?
Found in: Australia, Canada, North America, Tasmania, United States
Notes: There are about 45 Cornus species.
Growing Mountain dogwood, Pacific dogwood, Western Flowering Dogwood, West American dogwood
Cultivation: Plants can be grown by seeds or cuttings.
Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten alone or mashed with sweeter fruit. Caution: The fruit should probably not be eaten in large quantities.
Production: It is a short lived tree.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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