Description
Cornus alternifolia
Height: 15-25ft
Spread: 20-32ft
Zone: 3-7
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Bloom Time/Color: May-June; white
Fall Color: Purple/red
Uses: Specimen, ornamental, shade garden
Maintenance: Low
Tree Shape: Broad, oval, upright
Other: Deer resistant, showy fruits, fragrant
Pagoda dogwood gets its name from the Japanese building because of its extremely horizontal branching structure. They are a spring flowering tree that has flat, clusters of creamy white, fragrant flowers that mature into black fruits on red stems by autumn. Oval green leaves change to a wine color in autumn as well and make a great backdrop for other fall colored shrubs and perennials. Pagoda dogwood do best in acidic, moist, well drained soils in part shade and appreciate a heavy layer of mulch to keep their roots cool. It attracts birds and butterflies too.
Cornus alternifolia is an Iowa native.
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Warranty Information
Deciduous trees are guaranteed for one full year* from date of purchase. For more detailed warranty information, please visit our warranty and returns page.
*Items marked clearance or that are more than 30% off of their original price do not qualify for warranty coverage.
