Swida alternifolia

pagoda dogwood, alternate leaf dogwood (Cornus alternifolia)

Sometimes called pagoda dogwood, this species forms distinctly separate tiers of branches, each ascending tier narrower than the last. Attracting birds with its blue berries in fall, this species is not affected by dogwood anthracnose.

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Height: 10-20 ft
Spread: 6-15 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Fruit
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Songbirds
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Specimen
• Naturalize
• Hedge/screening
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage
• Blue Fruit


North American Distribution


pagoda dogwood - Swida alternifolia from Native Plant Trust
pagoda dogwood - Swida alternifolia from Native Plant Trust
pagoda dogwood - Swida alternifolia from Native Plant Trust