Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000414
11/12/99
Cornus alternifolia--Pagoda Dogwood
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: Yellowish-white
Comments: Pagoda Dogwood (Vis. 1) grows slowly at first but
becomes moderate with age. The tree grows in sun or shade.
The fall color is deep red and the white (Vis. 2) flowers
are produced in clusters in the spring. Bluish-black fruit
(Vis. 3) are produced after the flowers.
Cultivars:
'Argentea' - Leaves with white variegation.
References for Cultivars: Iseli Nursery 1999, Gee Farms
1999.
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