Pagoda Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
Description | Strong horizontal branching that resembles the spreading roof line of a pagoda creates an attractive winter silhouette while bare, and a soft, beautifully tiered effect when covered with dark green summer foliage. Fall foliage is generally reddish purple. Masses of tiny, white, fragrant flowers appear in early summer. An elegant specimen for small spaces. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist. |
Blooms | Early summer |
Mature Size | Moderate growing to 20 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Hillside |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Companion Plants | Viburnum (Viburnum); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga reptens); Lilyturf (Liriope); Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) |
Care | Prefers well-drained, acidic soil with consistent moisture in a partially shaded site. Provide shelter from harsh winds. Water deeply at regular intervals during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Mulch to keep roots cool, keeping mulch away from crown. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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