Common Name
Alternate-leaf dogwood
Pagoda cornel
Pagoda dogwood
Plant Form
Medium Trees
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
20.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7
Additional Info
Mesic and dry-mesic upland forests, boulder field forests, seepage swamp hummocks, clearings and borders; east of the mountains, it is more restricted to base-rich soils. Frequent in the mountains; infrequent in the inner piedmont; rare in the outer piedmont and coastal Plain.
Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Pollinators
Bees
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
98
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
4
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