Round-Leaved Dogwood

Cornus rugosa

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Basic Information

Family: Cornaceae

Genus: cornus

Plant ID (slug): cornus-rugosa

Numeric ID: 20742

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Cornus rugosa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Quebec to Manitoba and south to Virginia and Illinois.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Cathartic Febrifuge Kidney TB Tonic The bark is cathartic, febrifuge and tonic[61, 257]. A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of kidney complaints and TB[257].