Dogwood Shrub
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Dogwood Shrub
Hyalophora cecropia
Dogwood Shrub is a small bush that produces lovely flowers in spring. It can be found in gardens and parks!
Habitat: Woodlands and gardens
Appearance
The Dogwood Shrub has vibrant red stems, especially prominent in winter, and oval green leaves that often turn reddish-purple in fall. Its small, yellowish-white flowers grow in dense clusters, sometimes surrounded by large, showy white or pink petal-like bracts.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaGenusHyalophora
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Its showy 'petals' are actually modified leaves called bracts, not true flower petals!
Native Americans once used its incredibly tough wood to craft arrows and tools!
Some dogwood varieties have such brilliant red stems, they look like fire in the winter snow!
The berries, though often bitter to humans, are a feast for many birds and small mammals!
Special abilities
Ability
Winter Glow
Dogwood Shrub can change its bark color to vivid red in winter, providing beauty and attracting attention even during the cold season.
Ability
Berry Bonanza
Dogwood Shrub produces bright red or white berries that offer crucial food for many birds and wildlife, aiding seed dispersal.
Ability
Rooty Reinforcers
Dogwood Shrub has a strong, spreading root system that helps prevent soil erosion along stream banks and slopes.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 100-400 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eats
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
consumes its berries
eats
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
forages on its fruit
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
depends on
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
visits flowers for nectar
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Cornelian CherryCornusdogwoods
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Dogwood Shrub?
100-300 cm
How wide does Dogwood Shrub spread?
100-400 cm
How big are the flowers on Dogwood Shrub?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does Dogwood Shrub bloom?
Spring
Is Dogwood Shrub edible?
No
Is Dogwood Shrub toxic?
Mild
What is Dogwood Shrub's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Dogwood Shrub pollinated?
Insect
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Where to spot
Park32 sightings9 species
Virginia, US
Backlick Stream Valley Park
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Park52 sightings7 species
Washington, US
Plymouth Pillars Park
You might spot Rock Pigeon, American Crow, and Dogwood Shrub.
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Park39 sightings5 species
Florida, US
Overbrook Park
You might spot Wood Stork, Brown Anole, and Taro.
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