Pagoda Dogwood
Size: 2-3’
Soil Moisture: Moist
The Pagoda Dogwood tree, Cornus alternifolia, is native to Michigan. The most distinctive features on this tree are the creamy-white flowers that bloom in the springtime and the tree’s alternating leaf pattern.
The alternate leaves occur on only one other dogwood. While this tree is used for ornamental uses, wildlife like birds, butterflies, and small mammals like white-tailed deer, beavers, and birds use it for its nectar and fruit.
The branches are parallel to the ground, creating layers as it gets taller. Popularly found in woodlands and near stream banks these trees are fit for cooler weather making them easy to grow through Michigan winters.
In the fall, leaves turn from a dark green to red. And grow a blue-ish green in the summertime. This tree can grow from 15 to 25 feet tall. It prefers full sun with some partial shade and grows best in acidic, loamy, moist, and well-drained soil. Protect from deer.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credit:
Tree: Peganum CC by SA; Full Form
Leaves: James Baugh - Branch with Leaves and Flower; wildflower.org
Flower: James Baugh - Close up of Flowers; wildflower.org
Size: 2-3’
Soil Moisture: Moist
The Pagoda Dogwood tree, Cornus alternifolia, is native to Michigan. The most distinctive features on this tree are the creamy-white flowers that bloom in the springtime and the tree’s alternating leaf pattern.
The alternate leaves occur on only one other dogwood. While this tree is used for ornamental uses, wildlife like birds, butterflies, and small mammals like white-tailed deer, beavers, and birds use it for its nectar and fruit.
The branches are parallel to the ground, creating layers as it gets taller. Popularly found in woodlands and near stream banks these trees are fit for cooler weather making them easy to grow through Michigan winters.
In the fall, leaves turn from a dark green to red. And grow a blue-ish green in the summertime. This tree can grow from 15 to 25 feet tall. It prefers full sun with some partial shade and grows best in acidic, loamy, moist, and well-drained soil. Protect from deer.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credit:
Tree: Peganum CC by SA; Full Form
Leaves: James Baugh - Branch with Leaves and Flower; wildflower.org
Flower: James Baugh - Close up of Flowers; wildflower.org
Size: 2-3’
Soil Moisture: Moist
The Pagoda Dogwood tree, Cornus alternifolia, is native to Michigan. The most distinctive features on this tree are the creamy-white flowers that bloom in the springtime and the tree’s alternating leaf pattern.
The alternate leaves occur on only one other dogwood. While this tree is used for ornamental uses, wildlife like birds, butterflies, and small mammals like white-tailed deer, beavers, and birds use it for its nectar and fruit.
The branches are parallel to the ground, creating layers as it gets taller. Popularly found in woodlands and near stream banks these trees are fit for cooler weather making them easy to grow through Michigan winters.
In the fall, leaves turn from a dark green to red. And grow a blue-ish green in the summertime. This tree can grow from 15 to 25 feet tall. It prefers full sun with some partial shade and grows best in acidic, loamy, moist, and well-drained soil. Protect from deer.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credit:
Tree: Peganum CC by SA; Full Form
Leaves: James Baugh - Branch with Leaves and Flower; wildflower.org
Flower: James Baugh - Close up of Flowers; wildflower.org