{"product_id":"cornus-alternifolia","title":"Cornus alternifolia (Pagoda Dogwood)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCornus alternifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the pagoda dogwood or alternate-leaf dogwood, is a hardy deciduous small tree or large multi-stemmed shrub native to central and eastern North America. It is highly prized in landscaping for its unique architectural, tiered horizontal branching pattern that resembles the structure of a pagoda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt typically grows 15-25' tall with a spreading crown that can reach 20-32' wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a four season tree with flat, fragrant clusters of creamy-white flowers that bloom from May to June.  In the Summer the blooms give way to striking bluish-black berries sitting on bright red stalks.  These berries are a highly prized food source during the late fall and winter for bird species.During the Autumn the dark green foliage transflorms into a rich burgundy or dull maroon and in the winter the bare distinctive horizontal tiers and smooth reddish-brown twigs provide stong structural interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pagoda Dogwood thrives in partial shade to full sun but will appreciate afternoon shade in hot climates.  It prefers moist, organically rich, acidic, and well-drained soils, and does not tolerate drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost plant for the Spring and Summer Azure butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":49243947008255,"sku":"CORALT-TG","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/1432\/4479\/files\/Cornusalternifolia.jpg?v=1789834162","url":"https:\/\/wildrootsnativenursery.com\/products\/cornus-alternifolia","provider":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}