Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood
Shrub
- Great native tree for shady spots!
- Supports wildlife and pollinators
- Year round interest.
- Zones 3-8, part sun, 12' tall x 12' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 11,287
Common name: Dogwood
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 10-12' x 10-12'
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Winer interest, wet soils, suitable for slopes, space savers, rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, background, border, erosion control, foundation, naturalizing, rain garden, specimen, waterside, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Prefers placement in part sun, but can be grown in full shade. Its best leaf color is produced with a bit more sun, but full sun is best avoided.
Water: Needs moist soil, but does not enjoy overwatering.
Spacing: 10-12 feet apart
Fertilizing: Does not require feeding or fertilizer. If action is desired, a bit of mulch or compost spread over the soil in spring could be helpful.
Winterizing: No special care is needed to prepare for winter.
Maintenance & pruning: It maintains a strong horizontal shape without help, so pruning is unnecessary. But if required, prune after flowering as blooms are produced on old wood.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.