Bunchberry
Cornus canadensis
Family: Cornaceae
Bunchberry grows in partial shade to shade and prefers moist, acidic woodland soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Bunchberry
Bunchberry growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, acidic woodland soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Bunchberry as 90-120 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) is listed in the Cornaceae family and categorized as a groundcover with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0591
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Plant type
- Groundcover
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Bunchberry is listed for partial shade to shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, acidic woodland soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.0, and the listed hardiness range is 2-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-7
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to shade
- Soil
- Moist, acidic woodland soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 90-120 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 90-120 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.