In the summer, edible red berries also dot this low-growing dogwood. For gardeners looking for a deer-resistant ground cover perfect for a shade garden , bunchberry can be the ideal solution.

Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry to the giant dogwood, which can reach 60 feet.

Bunchberry's white flower develops around June or July, with four to six oval leaves. Pollinated Bunchberry produces edible red berries, making it a tasty snack for bears, hares and even humans .