Pagoda Dogwood is a small, low branching na t ive deciduous tree with horizontal tiered branching and alternating dark green leaves with paler undersides that turn dark red in fall. The flat fragrant clusters of small creamy white flowers bloom from late spring into summer and attracts butterflies , and are followed by orange-red fruits. Prefers part sun and moist, well-drained acidic soil. Type: Tree Origins: E. North America; GA Native Height: 15' - 25' Spread: 20’ - 30' Spacing: 25' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 7 Culture: Full Sun , Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Spring , Summer , Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Stressed Dogwoods are susceptible to leaf spot, crown canker, root rot, powdery mildew, blight, and anthracnose. Anthracnose can be a serious problem. Mulching will help keep roots cool in summer. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Naturalized Areas , Ponds or streams , Foundational Plantings. COMPANION PLANTS: Itea , Eastern Redbud , Clethra IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz , Cornus alternifolia kz01 , CC BY-SA 4.0 , OSU Landscape Plants , Cornus alternifolia *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.