For Fantastic Fall Color: Pagoda Dogwood

For spectacular red and orange color in the fall, plant the native Pagoda Dogwood, Cornus alternifolia. A companion species to native Eastern Dogwood, Cornus florida, in the natural environment, Pagoda Dogwood is much more resistant to the anthracnose fungal disease that affects Eastern Dogwood.

A native Pagoda Dogwood here at Heartwood

Pagoda Dogwood trees provide a dark blue fruit for birds in the summer, before displaying stunning color in the fall. As its name implies, branches of the Pagoda Dogwood grow in true pagoda-tiered style, making this species easy to identify, particularly in the winter, when branches are bare.

The young trees grow quickly, and will perform best when given some partial, high shade for a few hours each day. A medium sized tree, Pagoda Dogwood usually reaches 20-25 feet upon maturity.

We love the Pagoda Dogwoods on the Heartwood property, and have young trees available in our nursery that you can plant now for the birds and future fantastic color. Come visit, or for more info, contact us at (717) 993-5320 or heartwoodnurseryinc@gmail.com