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Close up of Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood berries, a cluster of small dark almost black colored berries growing on a red stem with dark green oval shaped leaves centered around pictures of birds
Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood planted in a landscape, horizontal branching with dark green oval shaped leaves planted next to a driveway and sidewalk
Close up of Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood, small clusters of wispy white flowers with dark green oval shaped leaves
Close up of Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood berries, a cluster of small dark almost black colored berries growing on a red stem with dark green oval shaped leaves
Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood planted in a landscape, horizontal branching with dark green oval shaped leaves and whitish yellow flowers planted in front of various shade trees
Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood branch on white, spring color with light green oval shaped leaves on a light green stem with small clusters of yellow green flower bud on a yellow green stem
Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood leaf on white, dark green oval shaped leaf with a yellow stem
Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood leaf, fall color, on white, dark red oval shaped leaf with a dark red stem
American counties where Audubon Native pagoda Dogwood is native to
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Picture of a Baltimore Oriole
Picture of a Carolina Wren
Close up of Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood berries, a cluster of small dark almost black colored berries growing on a red stem with dark green oval shaped leaves centered around pictures of birds
Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood planted in a landscape, horizontal branching with dark green oval shaped leaves planted next to a driveway and sidewalk
Close up of Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood, small clusters of wispy white flowers with dark green oval shaped leaves
Close up of Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood berries, a cluster of small dark almost black colored berries growing on a red stem with dark green oval shaped leaves
Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood planted in a landscape, horizontal branching with dark green oval shaped leaves and whitish yellow flowers planted in front of various shade trees
Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood branch on white, spring color with light green oval shaped leaves on a light green stem with small clusters of yellow green flower bud on a yellow green stem
Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood leaf on white, dark green oval shaped leaf with a yellow stem
Audubon Native Pagoda Dogwood leaf, fall color, on white, dark red oval shaped leaf with a dark red stem
American counties where Audubon Native pagoda Dogwood is native to
Picture of a White-Eyed Vireo
Picture of a Northern Cardinal
Picture of a Baltimore Oriole
Picture of a Carolina Wren

Audubon® Native Pagoda Dogwood

Bower & Branch Trees and Plants

Audubon® Plants for Birds: Cornus alternifolia

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This plant is not available at this time through Bower & Branch. We provide this plant profile for reference only.

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AN ELEGANT NATIVE TREE, PERFECT FOR BIRD LANDSCAPES

FEATURES:

May Benefit & Attract: thrushes, waxwings, wood warblers, finches, mockingbirds & thrashers, chickadees & titmice, orioles, cardinals & grosbeaks, crows & jays, sparrows, nuthatches, vireos, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and wrens

  • Fragrant and showy white flowers emerge in spring
  • Dark green, oval-shaped foliage covers the horizontal branching structure
  • Foliage transitions to a mixture of yellow, red and purple in fall.
  • Green fruits on bright red stems appear in summer before ripening to a blue-black color in fall, at which point, they're gobbled up by birds and other animals
  • This bird-friendly native plant provides food and shelter for local and migrating birds and other wildlife
  • All Audubon® branded trees and plants are grown 100% Neonic-free by Bower & Branch, making these plants safer for the birds and safer for the environment
  • The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow
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Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 3-7
  • Mature Height: 20-25' tall
  • Mature Width: 20-25' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
  • Spacing: 20-25' apart

Why plant Audubon® Native Pagoda Dogwood?

An old name for Pagoda Dogwood is “Pigeonberry”—a reference to the fact that Passenger Pigeons once adored the fruits. Those days are over, because hunting and deforestation drove our native passenger pigeons to extinction in the 1800s. They will never grace our skies again. Pigeonberry still has a role to play today, however. This valuable tree feeds a host of other birds, including robins, wrens, mockingbirds, vireos, cardinals, grosbeaks, orioles, waxwings, and many more who find the blue-black drupes delectable. Be a force for good in the world—nourish your neighborhood birds with native dogwoods like this one!

Pagoda Dogwood’s species name, alternifolia, refers to the fact that it’s the only dogwood with leaves arranged alternately, or in zigzag fashion along the branches. If you examine any other dogwood—Flowering Dogwood, Japanese “Kousa” Dogwood, even the shrubby Red-Twigs—you’ll see that the leaves are arranged in pairs. Though a native tree, Pagoda Dogwood hasn’t played much of a role in American history. The wood is too spindly to build with, and the fruits are too icky for humans to eat. As a result, the birds, squirrels, and bears have enjoyed having this one all to themselves!

How to use Audubon® Native Pagoda Dogwood in the landscape?

Quite a lot of stuff going on with this one! Clusters of fragrant small white flowers appear in spring. Medium to dark green foliage endures throughout spring and summer changing to yellow with a mix of red and purple. Green fruit changes to red then to blue-black only to be gobbled up by our feathered friends. Native to the eastern U.S., this tree is best used in naturalistic settings, edges of woods, or as a specimen.

Audubon® Native Plants & Trees

Audubon is devoted to protecting birds and the places they need, while Bower & Branch is devoted to the growth of true native trees and plants–no cultivars or hybrids. Together, we strive to unite communities in conservation and inspire individuals to cultivate a better world for birds starting in their own backyards, balconies, or patios. By guiding and recommending trees and plants truly native and beneficial to your region, we can really start to make a difference.

What is the definition of Native?

“In the United States, a native plant is defined as one that was naturally found in a particular area before European colonization. Native plants are the foundation of a region’s biodiversity, providing essential food sources and shelter for birds, especially those threatened by the changing climate. Since native plants are adapted to local precipitation and soil conditions, they generally require less upkeep, therefore helping the environment and saving you time, water, and money.” – The National Audubon Society

Learn how you can help birds in your home and community through Audubon’s Plants for Birds program.

Audubon® is a licensed and registered trademark of the National Audubon Society. All rights reserved.

Planting Zones

Hardiness Zone: 3-7

How To Plant Audubon® Native Pagoda Dogwood

Pagoda Dogwood grows wild from Minnesota to Alabama, though it does better in the northern part of its range. It likes cool summers, consistent moisture, and some shade. Its natural habitat is along the margins of swamps (but not in them) or in the forest understory. A canker can be troublesome with this species. The best defense is to keep the tree healthy and vigorous—mulch, regular water, and good drainage are key. Be sure to plant it where you can watch the birds feast on the fruits!

How To Water

Water twice weekly for the first 3-5 weeks; then water weekly for the remainder of the year until winter. When you water, water slowly and thoroughly. Watering needs may be altered due to extreme weather conditions.

How To Fertilize

Incorporate Elements Starter Plant Food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant Food granular form on an annual basis each fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established as it gives your tree the nutrients it needs to produce lush new growth for the following spring.

How To Prune

As your tree grows, remove a few of the lower branches each year in mid to late summer. Remove these lower branches before they reach 1/2 inch in diameter. It is better to make small cuts to avoid cutting a large, more mature branch - this is too stressful for the tree. Each year, make any corrective pruning needed, paying particular attention to removing damaged branches, rubbing branches, multiple leaders at the top, or suckers at the base. Limit any pruning to no more than 25% of the branching structure in a given year. Pruning benefits the tree and helps to achieve a balanced tree form.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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Bower & Branch offers a Three-Year Tree Guarantee on all of our trees, sizes X-Large and up. Only the finest and the most experienced growers are awarded the opportunity to grow for Bower & Branch, so we offer the best guarantee available.

If your tree(s) should fail for any reason during the three-year guarantee period, you will receive an online gift card in the amount that you originally spent on the tree.* You can then use this online gift card for any Bower & Branch Purchase.

* Bower & Branch provides online gift cards in the amount of the original purchase price of the tree(s). The amount does not include any additional costs such as delivery, planting, tax, or any other products or services. Online gift cards can be applied towards any Bower & Branch purchase on BowerandBranch.com and have no expiration dates. Bower & Branch does not guarantee tree replacement or availability of any desired product at any time. Cash refunds are not offered. Bower & Branch requires that all original tags and receipts are present when a guarantee request is initiated. The Bower & Branch Three-Year Guarantee only applies to plant material that has been planted in the ground. Container plantings are NOT covered.

At Bower & Branch, we do our best to honor all guarantee fulfillment requests to ensure customer satisfaction. However, we reserve the right to refuse the request if the required guarantee steps were not satisfied. Bower & Branch also reserves the right to deny any guarantee fulfillment request that is made as a result of animal damage, problems with plant hardiness and zone issues, or acts of nature (snow storms, hurricanes, and similar).

 

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