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Posted 05/24/2023 in Tree

Cornus alternifolia

An excellent native plant for the four season garden. The unique horizontal branching pattern has a distinct tiered habit, often catching snow in the winter. Clusters of white flowers show up in spring, dark green foliage turns a beautiful burgundy-red in fall, and blue-black berries attract many birds.

Post Details

Latin Name
Cornus alternifolia
Common Name
Pagoda Dogwood
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
15-25 ft
Spread
20-32 ft
Suggested Uses
Grouping Specimen
Potential Pests
Leaf spot, twig, leaf blight, root rot, canker, scale leaf miner, and borers

Plant Story

An excellent native plant for the four season garden. The unique horizontal branching pattern has a distinct tiered habit, often catching snow in the winter. Clusters of white flowers show up in spring, dark green foliage turns a beautiful burgundy-red in fall, and blue-black berries attract many birds.

Special Care Instructions

Provide consistent moisture and mulch around root zones. Best in cool summer climates.

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