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
pagoda dogwood
Type:
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture:
Moist
Wet
Wet
Light:
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Part Sun
Part Shade
Soil:
Humus-rich Woodland
Recommended for gardening
Showy fruit
Showy fruit