Pagoda Dogwood - Cornus alternifolia
Photo credit: William Hoch  www1.uwex.edu/ces/landscapeplants
Photo credit: William Hoch  www1.uwex.edu/ces/landscapeplants
Photo credit: William Hoch  www1.uwex.edu/ces/landscapeplants
Common Name: 
Pagoda Dogwood
Latin Name: 
Cornus alternifolia
Current Height: 
4ft
Cost: 
$25
Eventual Size at Maturity: 
Height - 15ft Spread - 15ft
Space Requirements: 
10 feet from fences, paved surfaces or buildings; 10 ft from existing trees
Form: 
rounded, spreading
Growth Rate: 
medium
Tolerates Standing Water: 
yes
Light Required: 
full sun to ¾ shade
Fall Colour: 
red to purple
Flowers: 
clusters of small white flowers in May
Fruit: 
bluish berries develop in summer
Wildlife: 
berries provide food for songbirds
Shrub Tips: 
beautiful, delicate, small tree suitable for shady yards