Native Plants

Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia
Location

Native to

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Type
Shrubs, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit

Also known as Pagoda Dogwood, this small, perennial, deciduous tree or large multi-stemmed shrub typically grows 15 to 25 feet tall with distinctive layered horizontal branching. Its flowers give way to bluish-black fruits on red stalks that mature during late summer. This plant grows in partial shade, and in cool, moist, acidic, well-drained soils, though it can tolerate poor soils and clay.

May Attract

Alternate-Leaf Dogwood is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary

6808 State Route 82, Stanfordville, NY 12581

(518) 325-5203

Sharon Audubon Center

325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT 06069

(860) 364-0520 |

sharonauduboncenter@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Center and Sanctuary

225 Cambridge Rd, Hillsdale, NY 12529

(845) 265-2601

Ramshorn-Livingston Audubon Center and Sanctuary

109 Dubois Rd, Catskill, NY 12414

(518) 325-5203 |

cmacs@audubon.org

Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary

P.O. Box 174, Cold Spring, NY 10516

(845) 265-2601 |

cmacs@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat Ambassador volunteer training
  • Habitat recognition/certification

Bent of the River Audubon Center

185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488

2032645098 |

bentoftheriver@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

Audubon New York

P.O. Box 188, Albany, NY 12201

audubonny@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales

Local & Regional Resources

Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.

Meadowscapes(H.E.L.P) Endorsed

244 Rt 7 South, Falls Village, CT 06031

(860) 824 -1188

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Native Landscapes & Garden Center

991 Route 22, Quaker Ridge Plaza, Pawling, NY 12564

(845) 855-7050

Catskill Native Nursery

607 Samsonville Road, Kerhonkson, NY 12446

(845) 626-2758

Hardscrabble Farms

45 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY 10560

(914) 669-5633

Katonah Nursery

194 NY-100, Somers, NY 10536

(914) 232-3570

Blossom Knoll Nurseries

1943 Baldwin Road, Yorktown, NY 10598

(914) 962-2064

Gossett Brothers Nursery

1202 Route 35, South Salem, NY 10590

(914) 763-3001

Copia Home and Garden

475 Smith Ridge Road, Vista, NY 10590

(914) 533-7242

Midsummer Farm

156 East Ridge Road, Warwick, NY 10990

(845) 986-9699

Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

KMS Native Plants (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

104 Main Avenue, Lake Grove, NY 11755

(631) 848-2178

Dropseed Native Landscapes (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565

(516) 524-8711

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