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blackfruit dogwood
Scientific Name: Cornus sessilis
Family: Cornaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Blackfruit Dogwood (Cornus sessilis)
Cornus sessilis, commonly known as blackfruit cornel, blackfruit dogwood, or miner's dogwood, is a captivating shrub or small tree that adds beauty to any garden.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces berries that attract birds.
Considerations for Children
- The plant produces berries that attract birds.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cornus sessilis Torr. ex Durand
- Common Names: Blackfruit cornel, Blackfruit dogwood, Miner's dogwood
- Family: Cornaceae (dogwood family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Cornus sessilis is considered endemic to northern California.
- It can also be found in Jackson County, Oregon, and the Pacific Northwest.
- One source mentions the Sierra Foothills as a location where it can be found.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cornus sessilis is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 meters (approximately 9 feet 10 inches) tall.
- It can also be a small tree.
- It is often multi-stemmed.
- It produces small white blossoms in the spring.
- It bears fruit that matures from red to black in the fall.
Ecological Role
- The plant's fruit attracts birds and other wildlife.
Additional Information
- It flowers in April and the seeds ripen in September.
- It is hardy to zone 7 in the UK.