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Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternaforia)

Light: Full to Part Sun
Type: Tree
Native
Excellent native tree!
Photo by Blue Stem Natives

Pagoda dogwood is an excellent native plant for the four-season garden. The unique horizontal  branching pattern has a distinct tiered habit, often catching snow in the winter. 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 attractive small tree or large shrub in a shade garden or for naturalizing. (Source: The Morton Arboretum)


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