Photo Credit:
Photographer: Brundage, Stephanie
Alternate-leaf Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
A woody deciduous shrub, generally 20'-35' tall. The bark and twigs are green to reddish purple. Flowers are flat topped, white to buttercream colored clustered that become reddish-purple berries. Wildlife enjoys these berries over the fall and winter.
Shade Tolerance: Part to Full Shade
Moisture: Moist
Height: 30' tall
Bloom Time: April - June
Color: White, Buttercream Yellow
Deer Resistant: Yes
Uses: Birds, Butterflies, Wildlife
USDA Plant Profile