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Pacific Dogwood

Cornus nuttallii

CommonPlant
Illustration of Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii)

Pacific Dogwood is the western counterpart of flowering dogwood, producing spectacular large, white-bracted flowers in spring and again in fall. It is the provincial flower of British Columbia and grows in moist forest understories from British Columbia to California. Its red berries in fall are consumed by many birds including band-tailed pigeons and Steller's jays.

Habitat
Moist forest understory and edges from British Columbia to California
Diet
Red berries eaten by band-tailed pigeons, Steller's jays, and many songbirds
How common
Common

Best time to see a Pacific Dogwood

The best time to see a Pacific Dogwood is April–June, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 8,405 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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