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 stolonifera) - Has opposite leaves and branches; usually grows in damper soil. •
Round-leaved Dogwood (Cornus rugosa) - Has opposite leaves and branches; leaves are obviously round. Leaves have more than 6 veins. • Dogwoods - All other dogwoods have opposite leaves and branches.
Flowers: Summer; White; 4 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire; Leaves have 6 veins. Height:
8-10 m (26-32 ft) Habitat: Forests; Woods. Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 166 Shrubs of Ontario: 345 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Common.
For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
192 photographs available, of which 20 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
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