Other common names:
Green Osier, Pagoda Dogwood, Pagoda Tree French names:
Cornouiller à feuilles alternes Family: Dogwood Family (Cornaceae) Group: Dogwoods Distinctive features: Shrub;This is the only Dogwood with alternate leaves. Similar species: •
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) - Has opposite leaves and branches. • Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) - Has opposite leaves and branches; usually grows in damper soil. •
Round-leaved Dogwood (Cornus rugosa) - Has opposite leaves and branches; leaves are obviously round. • Dogwoods - All other dogwoods have opposite leaves and branches. Flowers: Summer; White; 4 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate; Simple; Entire Height:
Up to 10 m (32 ft) Habitat:
Woods. Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 166 Shrubs of Ontario: 345 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Common
See Also: • Great Americans: Dogwood, from The Monday Garden, by Sue Sweeney For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
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