Pagoda Dogwood Plant Profile
Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) is an understory
tree that is native to central and Eastern North America. The branches
are held parallel to the ground and have an architectural tiered look that give
it its common name.
It has four-season interest with small white flowers in
spring that turn into dark berries in the summer. The foliage is solid green
and turns burgundy in fall. There are also variegated cultivars such as ‘Golden
Shadows’ and ‘Argentea’.
The berries are loved by birds and small mammals. It is a
host plant for the Spring and Summer Azure butterflies.
It is up to 25 feet tall and 30 feet wide at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA zone 3-7
Pagoda Dogwood grows best in part sun to part shade and planted
in moist, but well-draining soils.
This is a low-maintenance plant that does not require
fertilizing or pruning. You can mulch lightly around its root zone with leaf
compost annually.
You can propagate it by rooting stem cuttings or by sowing
its seeds. Note that it can seed itself around naturally, so cull any saplings,
if you do not want a small colony to form.
Pagoda Dogwood: You
Can Grow That!
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