Outstanding Features:
Attractive small native tree noted for its layered horizontal branching structure.

Description:
Height: 12-15'
Width: 10-12'
Hardiness Zone: 3a

Pagoda Dogwood is an excellent small tree or large shrub that can be grown either as a single or multi-trunked specimen. General crown form is oval to round but it has a unique horizontally layered branching structure which accounts for its common name. It has 3-4" flat clusters of small white flowers in spring. Fruit are small blue-black berries that add considerable color in summer as they mature. The fruit are readily eaten by birds. The fall foliage color is a deep burgandy. The plant form adds a great deal of interest to the winter landscape. Pagoda Dogwood is native to much of the upper midwest where it is found as an understory plant in wooded areas.

Requirements and Culture:
Does well in either full sun or shade. Requires ample soil moisture. Use an organic mulch to keep root zone cool and moist. Prune to remove suckers and to develop desired form.

Limitations:
Does not tolerate hot dry sites. Main branches can be killed by twig blight especially if grown under stress.

Photo Credit: 1, 3 MLA; 2 MNLA

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