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alternate-leaved dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
tree⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A deciduous understory tree with distinctive horizontal branching and alternate leaves that provide elegant tiered structure. Small white flowers appear in spring, followed by blue-black berries and attractive reddish fall foliage.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 7bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7.3Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation