{"product_id":"cornus-canadensis","title":"Cornus canadensis (Fr: quatre-temps | En: Bunchberry)","description":"\u003chr class=\"\" data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"252\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"275\" data-start=\"261\"\u003eBunchberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"398\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"278\"\u003eCornus canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"300\" data-start=\"297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"321\" data-start=\"300\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Canadian Dwarf Cornel, Canada Bunch berry, Dwarf Dogwood\u003cbr data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"362\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"365\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quatre-temps, Cornouiller du Canada, Rougets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"400\"\u003eUnlike other members of the dogwood genus (\u003cem data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"443\"\u003eCornus\u003c\/em\u003e), which tend to grow as shrubs or trees, Bunchberry is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"548\" data-start=\"509\"\u003elow-growing, herbaceous groundcover\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has attractive whorled foliage and elegant white flower bracts that appear in late spring. These are followed by striking clusters of bright red berries in late summer to early fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"737\"\u003eThese berries are an \u003cstrong data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eimportant food source for birds\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in northern woodland habitats. The plant spreads by \u003cstrong data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"858\"\u003eunderground rhizomes\u003c\/strong\u003e, slowly forming lush colonies—making it an excellent native choice for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"954\"\u003eshady gardens, underplantings, or naturalized woodland edges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1230\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003eBunchberry thrives in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003ecool, acidic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and tolerates deep shade to full sun, especially when moisture is consistent. It is well-suited to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1165\"\u003emoist forest margins, sandy uplands, and even boggy habitats\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"\" data-end=\"1235\" data-start=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~10–20 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1275\" data-start=\"1261\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: May to July\u003cbr data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1291\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to full shade\u003cbr data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1339\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to moist\u003cbr data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1369\" data-start=\"1361\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers acidic, well-drained soils\u003cbr data-end=\"1408\" data-start=\"1405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Edges of wet forests, sandy or boggy areas\u003cbr data-end=\"1466\" data-start=\"1463\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1489\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bird food, native groundcover, rhizomatous spread\u003cbr data-end=\"1543\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1553\" data-start=\"1543\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Berries are technically edible but bland; best left for wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43088610164980,"sku":"CORNCANAD","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/bunch1.jpg?v=1661278521","url":"https:\/\/nurseryfortheearth.com\/en\/products\/cornus-canadensis","provider":"Nursery for the Earth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}