NATIVE – Excellent plant for the four season garden. Clusters of white flowers show up in spring, dark green foliage turns a beautiful burgundy-red in fall, and blue-black berries attract many birds. Pagoda dogwood makes an excellent small tree or large shrub in a shade garden or for naturalizing. Botanical Name- Cornus alternifolia Pronunciation- KOR-nus al-ter-nih-FOH-lee-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 20 ft Mature Height- 20 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, acidic, high organic soil Current Size- 15 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Late spring Companion Plants- Rainforest Sunrise Hosta – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds (cardinals, bluebirds) Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C44 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly in late winter to maintain layered structure. Provide partial shade and consistent moisture. Apply mulch annually to conserve water. Trimming Instructions- Light pruning in late winter to remove crossing branches. Maintain a tiered structure by thinning overcrowded stems. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for younger plants. Amend clay soil with compost for better root development. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Dogwood anthracnose, powdery mildew
