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Genus: Cornus Species: alternifolia Common Name: Pagoda Dogwood Family: Cornaceae + Nyssaceae Order: Cornales Native: Eastern North America Habit: Shrub Height: 20 to 25 feet Width: 15_20 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed, layering, grafting, budding or stem cutting Zone: 3-7 Note: This shrub with a beautiful red Fall foliage color is suitable for shrub naturalistic areas, near waterways and as a specimen. Its fruits change color from green to red and bluish-black. Monitor plant for canker and twig blight. Prefers Partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, organic-rich soil.