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Genus: Cornus Species: canadensis Common Name: Bunchberry Family: Cornaceae + Nyssaceae Order: Cornales Native: Boreal North America and eastern Asia Habit: Shrub Height: 1 to 2 feet Width: 0.5 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Late Spring Flower Color: Greenish with white bracts Propagation: Seed, division or stem cutting Zone: 2-6 Note: This mat-forming sub shrub is suitable for woodland gardens. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, organic-rich soil.