Plant Details
Cornus Alternifolia
Common name: Pagoda Dogwood
Spreading, horizontal, low-branched tree with great horizontal habit. Flat-topped clusters of fragrant, yellowish white flowers in May or June are followed by handsome blue-black berries on red stems. Burgundy foliage in fall. Good alternative to cold-sensitive Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) in northern areas.
Culture:
Grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Will grow in full sun but needs adequate moisture. Tolerates short periods of drought.
Use:
Plant as a specimen tree, group in a shrub border or naturalize in a woodland. Fruit attracts many types of birds. Good alternative to cold-sensitive Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) in northern areas.
Height:
15 to 25 feet
Spread:
25 to 35 feet
Color:
White
Fall color: Burgundy
USDA Hardiness Zone:
3 - 7
Good Companion Plants
- Crested Iris (Iris cristata)
- Wild Sweet William (Phlox divaricata)
- Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Characteristics and Attributes
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Medium Sun/Average Shade
Shade
Season of Interest:
Mid (May - June)
Late (July - frost)
Soil Moisture:
Moderate
Wildlife Benefit:
Food/Birds
Special Uses:
Fragrant
Nature Attracting:
Songbird
