What is Pagoda Dogwood?

Pagoda Dogwood, known as the scientific name Cornus alternifolia , is a type of ornamental tree native for North America - specifically Canada and the northeast of the United States. The tree rarely appears in the southern United States, although it is considered to be endangered or endangered in Mississippi and Florida. Closely related to the flowering Dogwood trees, the most important properties of the dogwood pagodes are layered horizontal branches and grouped arrangement of the leaves. Usually this species grows up to 25 feet (7.62 m), but can reach up to 30 feet (9.14 m.)

The common names include pagoda Dogwood, Pigeonberry or alternating leaf dogwood. The names, including the scientific name, alternifolia , stems from various attributes of the tree. For example, the name Pigeonberry comes from the pigeons of the passenger, which as a favorite food choose late summer until early autumn. alternifolia refers to tendency for leaves to alternate along each stem to create characteristicý vortex formula. Similarly, the name alternative leaves relate to the growing patterns of dogwood leaf leaves.

Unlike conventional flowering dogwoods, pagoda Dogwood produces less decorated and less flowers, although it maintains traditional white to cream white colors. As the season progresses, flowers retreat to berries that progress from green to blue-black, with a short time of redness between them. Most clusters of flowers and berries appear at the ends of branches and shoots. The leaves also grow in clusters along the laminated branches, often have a swirling look similar to a fan. Although green during the spring months, Fall finds leaves that embody a dark red, almost purple color.

In the wild is the most common location of dogwood pagoda under higher trees with open canopies or periphery of forestedoblasts with a mixture of several tree species. HorseWith full sun for cultivating dogwood pagoda in gardens or around buildings. While the tree will grow in partial to full shadow, Sun supports maximum flowers during the spring months of April and May. Due to the ornamental appearance of laminated branches, many growers will choose Dogwood pagoda for its visual attraction even in the winter months, when the leaves are no longer present.

diseases are a problem for Pagoda Dogwoods. Seemingly immune to common Dogwood diseases such as Anthracnos, Pagoda is sensitive to Golden Canker, Twig Blights and other diseases. The full shadow environment can reduce the effects of some pathogens, even if the tree does not reach its full potential. Moist, well -drained soil and drought protection can do the same to prevent disease as a selection of the right planting site.