Description

Pagoda dogwoods are small deciduous trees/large multi-stemmed shrubs with distinctive tiered/layered horizontal branching reminiscent of a pagoda, thus the common name. Wide, flat-topped clusters of fragrant, white-cream flowers become clusters of reddish-purple berries on red pedicels. Medium-green leaves turn reddish-purple in fall. Although the leaves of most species of dogwood are opposite, those of pagoda dogwood are alternate, hence the other common name of alternate-leaf dogwood. Bark and twigs are green to reddish-purple. Beautiful coloring! Attracts birds, butterflies and small mammals. Native dogwoods support more than 100 moth and butterflies. Larval host for the Spring azure butterfly. Provide consistent moisture, afternoon shade and composted leaf mulch to keep the root zone cool and moist. Height: 15-25 ft. Spread: 20-32 ft. Family: Cornaceae Bloom time: May to June Sun: full sun to part shade Water: medium Deer resistant