Cornus alternifolia

Dogwood - Pagoda

Pagoda Dogwood is a lovely, subtle woodland native tree with attractively layered horizontal branching. The flat fluffy ivory flowers appear in late May to early June and are powerfully fragrant. They are followed by bluish black fruit in August which are attractive to birds. The fall color of Cornus alternifolia is often a mild reddish purple, followed by a winter interest element provided by the purplish horizontal twigs and branches.

Height

20 Feet

Spread

25 Feet

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Fall Color - Attractive
•	Fragrant - Flower
•	Fruit - Ornamental
•	Full Shade
•	Native
•	Native - Straight Species

Winter Interest

•	Twig Color

Soil Conditions

•

Average

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant

Attracts Wildlife

•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant

Tree Type

•	Ornamental (<30')
•	Street

Foliage Color

•

Green

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