Cornus alternifolia - 175-200 CM C20

Description
The Pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) is a spreading, broad, large shrub that produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. They produce black, round fruits from August. They exude a strong fragrance. The Pagoda dogwood also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark grey. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * strongly scented flowers * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Pagoda dogwoods are dark green, ovate, alternate. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Pagoda dogwood turns a bright scarlet red in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Pagoda dogwood has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, broad.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Cornus alternifolia thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Pagoda dogwood appear in umbrella clusters from May to June. These are strongly scented.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Cornus alternifolia are reddish-brown.

Root
Cornus alternifolia is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.