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Western Dogwood (Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis) is a native shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California. It is moderately fast growing and long-lived. It grows in a semi-upright form to a height of 16 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are white and striking, and bloom in the summer. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in moist places, at elevations from 0-8000 feet.
Shrub
8 - 16 ft Tall
Upright
Moderate
Winter Deciduous
White, Cream
Summer
Partial Shade
High
Fast, Medium, Slow
Tolerant of a variety of soils as long as sufficient moisture is available.
Moist places
Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 39 likely
Forbes' Acleris Moth
Acleris forbesana
Fingered Dagger Moth
Acronicta dactylina
Funerary Dagger Moth
Acronicta funeralis
Triton Dagger Moth
Acronicta grisea