Why choose native plants? Pacific Northwest native plants know how to live here and how to thrive here. They often need much less water and less fertilizer. They spread slowly and are not invasive. They support a wide diversity of wildlife. And best of all, they look great!
This multi-stemmed, upright, deciduous shrub, typically reaching 6–9 feet in height with an 8–12 foot spread, is native to most of North America, and displays leaves in a range of colors throughout the year. In spring and summer (typically May to June), the leaves are green with clusters of small, but fragrant, flat-topped white flowers. These flowers eventually give way to whitish-blue fruits that are quite attractive to birds and ornamental in their own right. In the fall, the stems turn shades of red and orange, eventually deepening to purple. But come late fall and winter, the dogwood sheds its leaves and enters its most striking form, as its thick stems turn a vivid red or sometimes yellow. Plant in full sun to light shade. Hardy to Zone 3. Images from The Arboretum at PSU.
