Thursday, 17 September 2015

Cornus alternifolia



  • Common Name - pagoda dogwood
  • Botanical Name - Cornus alternifolia
  • Family - Cornaceae
  • Leaf - elliptic, ovate,
  • Flower - flattened cyme, May - June
  • Bud - alternate
  • Bark -  lightly fissured 
  • Fruit - drupes, black on red stalks
  • Habit - horizontal
  • Form - multi-stemmed, tiered
  • Size - 4-8m
  • Culture - acidic soil, full sun
  • Notes - deer tolerant

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