Plant Family

Cornaceae

4 plants in database

Cornaceae in this database spans zones 3-9 with 4 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Wildlife Attractor) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 2 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Shrub layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Cornaceae
Plants in Database
4
Common Pests
2
Zone Range
3–9
Shrub
2 plants
Understory Tree
1 plants
Tree
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Wildlife Attractor×4 Ornamental×4 Shade Provider×2 Erosion Control×2 Border Plant×2 Mulcher×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Cornaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Scale Insects
100% of family
Coccoidea
Borers
50% of family
Various (e.g., Cerambycidae, Sesiidae)

All Cornaceae Plants — 4 total

Alternate-leaf Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
Cornelian Cherry
Cornus mas
Roughleaf Dogwood
Cornus drummondii
Swamp Dogwood
Cornus foemina