Pagoda Dogwood
An excellent landscape shrub, Pagoda Dogwood is a deciduous shrub or small understory tree. It prefers partial sun, a moist well-drained site, and a rich soil that is somewhat acidic. Fragrant white flower clusters in spring are followed by …
| Soil Type | Loam |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Medium, Moist |
| Sun Exposure | Partial, Shade |
| Height | 15' - 25' |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | May, June |
| Spacing | 15' - 20' |
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Root Type | Fibrous |
| Benefits | Birds, Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Host Plant |
An excellent landscape shrub, Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) is a deciduous shrub or small understory tree. It prefers partial sun, a moist well-drained site, and a rich soil that is somewhat acidic. Fragrant white flower clusters in spring are followed by dark blue berries on red stems. The leaves turn a soft maroon color in the fall. Pagoda Dogwood is a wildlife favorite and supports an array of pollinators in the spring, while the berries are very popular with birds later in the season. It is a host plant for the Spring and Summer Azure butterflies.
Known for its decidedly horizontal tiered branches, it is also called Alternate Leaf Dogwood, as it is the only Dogwood with alternate rather than opposite leaves.
