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Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia)
TreePerennialModerate

Pagoda Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

Family: Cornaceae

Pagoda Dogwood grows in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow Pagoda Dogwood

Pagoda Dogwood growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist, well-drained acidic soil with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Pagoda Dogwood as 90-120 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.

Plant Overview

Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) is listed in the Cornaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-0590
Family
Cornaceae
Plant type
Tree
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Pagoda Dogwood is listed for partial shade to full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, well-drained acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-7.

Hardiness zones
3-7
Sunlight
Partial shade to full sun
Soil
Moist, well-drained acidic soil
Soil pH
5.0-6.5
Water needs
Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 90-120 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
90-120 days after stratification
Seed depth
1/4 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.