Plant Detail
Pagoda Dogwood
| Scientific name | Cornus alternifolia |
| Common name | Pagoda Dogwood |
| Type | Trees |
| Variety | Deciduous |
| USDA Zone hardiness | 4a - 7b |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Height | 15 to 20' |
| Spread | 20 to 30' |
A graceful small tree or multi-stemmed shrub with pale yellow flowers in May, followed by blue-black fruit, and the leaves turn a beautiful maroon red in the fall. Branches grow in irregular tiers, form a somewhat horizontal, layered look. Pot or plant under conditions of high humidity until growth is established. Prefers humus-rich moist well-drained soil.
