Quick answer: Pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) is native to 30 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Moist |
| Soil | Cool, moist, acid, well-drained soils, tolerant of poor soils and clay |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Jun |
| Height | Up to 35 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts ground/water/songbirds and mammals, fruit for grouse/pheasants/turkeys/squirrels, larval host for Spring Azure |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Pagoda dogwood
Where is Pagoda dogwood native?
Pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) is native to 30 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Pagoda dogwood bloom?
Pagoda dogwood blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Pagoda dogwood need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium water, Moist. Soil: Cool, moist, acid, well-drained soils, tolerant of poor soils and clay. Mature height: Up to 35 ft tall.
Is Pagoda dogwood good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts ground/water/songbirds and mammals, fruit for grouse/pheasants/turkeys/squirrels, larval host for Spring Azure.
Is Pagoda dogwood deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Pagoda dogwood is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Pagoda dogwood seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Cornus alternifolia on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Pagoda dogwood.
- Common winterberry Ilex verticillata
- American hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana
- White oak Quercus alba
- Black cherry Prunus serotina
- White ash Fraxinus americana
- Tulip tree Liriodendron tulipifera
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