- Grows 15 to 25 feet tall
- Full sun to part shade
- Medium to wet moisture
- Blooms in late spring (May to June)
- Attracts pollinators, including bees and butterflies
- Produces small, blue-black berries in late summer to early fall
- Berries are an important food source for birds and wildlife
- Leaves are alternate, simple, and turn a reddish-purple in the fall
- Unique horizontal branching pattern, giving a tiered appearance
- Known as Pagoda Dogwood due to its distinctive branching structure
- Prefers rich, well-drained soils
- Ideal for naturalized areas, woodland gardens, and as an understory tree
- Good alternative to the cold-sensitive flowering dogwood
- Diverse uses in the landscape
- Great as an accent or focal point
- Not tolerant of excessive pollution so should not be planted along the street
- Avoid hot locations with direct afternoon sun
