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Cornus macrophylla

Scientific Name: Cornus macrophylla

Family: Cornaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cornus macrophylla: An Overview

Cornus macrophylla, commonly known as Large-leaf Dogwood or Bigleaf Dogwood, is a deciduous tree admired for its striking foliage.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a tree, rarely a shrub, potentially growing to a significant size (up to 15m or more), so consider this when planting in areas frequented by pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cornus macrophylla Wall.
  • Common Names: Large-leaf Dogwood, Bigleaf Dogwood
  • Family: Cornaceae
  • Genus: Cornus
  • Synonym: Swida macrophylla (mentioned in reference to an image description, but noted that it is the synomym.)
  • Note: Cornus macrophylla Wall. is an accepted name according to GRIN Taxonomy.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan.
  • Also found in both coasts of North America and East Asia.
  • Specific locations mentioned include: Honshu (Japan), Kanazawa (Japan), and Jeju (South Korea).
  • Rare in some native areas, such as China and Japan.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous tree, rarely a shrub.
  • Typically grows to 15 meters (49 ft) tall, but can reach 20-25 meters in the wild.
  • Width can reach 10 meters (32 ft).
  • Bark is grayish brown or grayish black and smooth.
  • Leaves are described as fine foliage, 4-7 inches long, tapering to a tail-like point.
  • Rachides (stem-like structures) hold the flowers and then the fruit.
  • Often low-branched or multistemmed when small.

Ecological Role

  • The plant supports birds and wildlife.

Flowering and Fruiting

  • Flowers from July to August.
  • Seeds ripen after flowering.

Quirky Facts

  • The Chinese name for this dogwood is &#26780&#26891, with the pinyin romanization of "jiling" or "dajiling".

Traditional Uses

  • Used in folk medicine.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The crude ethyl acetate extract of the leaves demonstrates antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Additional Information

  • Hardy to zone 6 (UK).
  • Symbol: COMA20
  • Group: Dicot
  • Find help & information on Cornus macrophylla var. macrophylla from the RHS.