Pagoda Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia                   

(AN ALTERNATE LEAF DOGWOOD!)                                                         

Size:  12-18 inches 

Mature Height:  15-25 feet                     

Growth:  moderate                                                                           

Soil:  moist but well drained                 

Sun:  part sun to shade tolerant                                                 

A four season showy plant with white flowers in spring, dark green foliage in summer, burgundy to red in fall with blue-black berries, and with its tiered horizontal branches catching snow in the winter.  This plant is attractive to many birds all seasons.