Pagoda Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

Cornaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · native

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This profile synthesizes data from multiple published sources. Expert field review is in progress.

Quick Facts

Height
15–25 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light
Part Shade
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 3a–8b
Bloom Time
May to June
Fall Color
Red
Origin
from New Brunswick east to Minnesota and south to Georgia

Phenological Calendar

As of April 23, 2026, Puget Sound stations range from 1434.4 to 1592.7 GDD₃₂. Pagoda Dogwood has passed 'full bloom' (1490 GDD₃₂).

Regional Season Tracker

GDD₃₂ accumulation across 7 Puget Sound stations · as of Apr 23, 2026
Station GDD₃₂ Current Stage Next To Go
Issaquah / East King 1,593 'Full bloom' — —
Seattle / UW 1,554 'Full bloom' — —
Kent / Auburn 1,537 'Full bloom' — —
Olympia / Tumwater 1,505 'Full bloom' — —
Bellingham / Whatcom 1,483 'First bloom' 'Full bloom' 7
Tacoma / Puyallup 1,472 'First bloom' 'Full bloom' 18
Sequim / Rain Shadow 1,434 'First bloom' 'Full bloom' 56
Stage GDD32 Typical Window
'First bloom' BBCH '61' 1270 ''
● 'Full bloom' BBCH '65' NOW 1490 ''
Regional estimate
Range: 937–1136 GDD₃₂ (6yr)

GDD = Growing Degree Days (base 32°F, Jan 1 start). Why base 32? Hover over GDD values for source details. Season tracker for Kent / Auburn as of Apr 23, 2026. Predicted dates use 16-day weather forecast through May 10, 2026, then climate normals.

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