Common names:
Pagoda Dogwood
Alternate-Leaf Dogwood
Green Osier
Dogwood

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 13
Leaves:Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Fruit:Showy
Edible to birds
Fruiting Time:Late spring or early summer
Late fall or early winter
Flowers:Other
Flower Color:Orange
Red
Flower Size:2"-3"
Over 12"
Flower Time:Year Round
Other
Inflorescence Type:Thyrse
Compound Umbel
Suitable Locations:Espalier
Uses:Dried Flower
Edible Parts:Leaves
Wildlife Attractant:Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods:Division
Pollinators:Self
Hoverflies
Midges
Flies
Various insects
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

full-grown tree in bloom

Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) by virginiarose Dec 10, 2011 12:48 PM 2
pagoda dogwood by waccoffin Aug 30, 2019 6:26 PM 1

Comments:
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