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 |
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 that supports an array of pollinators, moths and other insects, while the berries are very popular with birds.
Named for its decidedly horizontal tiered branches, it is also known as Alternate Leaf Dogwood, as it is the only Dogwood with alternate rather than opposite leaves.
