Cornus alternifolia

A small understory tree with blue-black fruits on red peduncles - attractive to birds. Branches tend toward horizontal tiers, hence the common name of pagoda dogwood. 

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
alternate-leaved dogwood
pagoda dogwood
Type: 
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture: 
Moist
Wet
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Soil: 
Humus-rich Woodland
Recommended for gardening
Showy fruit

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