Dogwood ‘Pagoda’

Cornus alternifolia - A small native tree with tiered, horizontal branching. Bark becomes striped on older specimens. Unless container grown, should only be planted in spring. They have a shallow root system and grows about 1-2' per year. Prune in spring. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 20-30 minutes whether is rains or not. Plant at least 3-4 feet from any foundation.

Zone 3. 6m W x 6m H. Spreading, tiered branching shape with blue-black fruit. Yellow-white flowers on dark green foliage turning red-purple in the fall. Part sun to part shade. Moist, well drained, acidic soil.

Attracts pollinators. Not deer resistant.

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