Cornus alternifolia

Pagoda Dogwood, Alternate Leaf Dogwood, Golden Shadows Pagoda Dogwood, Green Osier

Family: Cornaceae Dogwood


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 8A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, woodland garden
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, blue
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive