Cornus alternifolia

Cornaceae

Mountain

Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Small/Medium Tree (Understory), Tall Shrub

15 - 25ft

15 - 35ft

White, Yellow

Berry; Black, Blue

Partial Sun, Shade

Loamy

Moist

May - June

maroon

dry woods and rocky slopes; rich woodlands and forest margins

used by 64 wildlife species; 43 bird species; keep root zone moist and acidic; tolerates full sun; young stems often purple; Seems to become diseased and dies before attaining a large size in our area; deserves more use as an ornamental tree for small spaces; fruits eaten by many birds, including ruffed grouse; twigs browsed by deer and rabbits