Pacific Dogwood

Pacific Dogwoods grow on the southern coast of BC and Vancouver Island to California. The Dogwood blooms from April to June and sometimes again in September.

• The Pacific Dogwood is prevented by law from being dug up, cut down or take any part of the tree
• The Pacific Dogwood is the floral emblem of British Columbia
• The fruit attracts the birds, the fruit and foliage attracts bears and beavers while the twigs are food for deer

TRADITIONAL USES BY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

The wood used for bows, arrows, and knitting needles. Bark used for dyes, tanning agent. Branches used for slingshots.