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.

Audubon Great Lakes

200 W. Madison Street, CHICAGO, IL 60606

nicole.minadeo@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat Ambassador volunteer training
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Municipal & corporate habitat planning & consultation
  • Native plant sales
  • Residential habitat improvement consultation

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.

Botanical Club of Wisconsin

Wisc.Acad. Arts; Sciences; 1922 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705

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.

McKay Nursery Company

PO Box 185, 750 South Monroe Street, Waterloo, WI 53594

(920) 478-2121

Reeseville Ridge Nursery

512 South Main Street, Reeseville, WI 53579

(920) 927-3291

Deer Creek Seed Company

6115 Pepsi Way, Windsor, WI 53598

(877) 247-3736

Agrecol Corporation

10101 North Casey Road, Evansville, WI 53536

(608) 223-3571

The Flower Factory

4062 County Highway A, Stoughton, WI 53589

(608) 873-8329

Patty's Plants Natural and Organic Garden Supply

4727 Hwy 26, Janesville, WI 53546

(608) 754-1100

Windy Oaks Aquatics

W377 S10677 Betts Road, Eagle, WI 53119

(262) 594-3033

The Bruce Company

2830 Parmenter Street, Middleton, WI 53562

(608) 836-7041

Monches Farm

5890 Monches Road, Colgate, WI 53017

(262) 966-2787

J.W. Jung Seed Company

335 South High Street, Randolph, WI 53956

(800) 297-3123

Retzer Nature Center

S14 W28167 Madison Street, Waukesha, WI 53188

(262) 896-8007

Prairie Frontier

W281 S3606 Pheasant Run, Waukesha, WI 53189

(262) 544-6708

Prairie Seed Source

PO Box 83, North Lake, WI 53064

Pasque Flower Farm

N5068 Walsh Road, Pardeeville, WI 53954

(608) 697-8866

Prairie Future Seed Company

Tomahawk Drive, Sussex, WI 53089

(262) 820-0221

S & S Wildflowers

W4401 Highway 33, Pardeeville, WI 53954

(608) 429-1398

Oak Prairie Farm

W4642 Highway 33, Pardeeville, WI 53954

(800) 894-3884

Heritage Flower Farm

33725 County Road L, Mukwonago, WI 53149

(262) 662-0804

Northwind Perennial Farm

7047 Hospital Road, Burlington, WI 53105

(262) 248-8229

Johnson's Nursery

W180 N6275, Marcy Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

(262) 252-4988

Shady Acres Nursery

5725 South Martin Road, New Berlin, WI 53146

(262) 679-1610

Dixon Shoreline Landscaping

N6780 County Road U, Portage, WI 53901

(608) 742-5657

Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries

17921 W Smith Road, Brodhead, WI 53520

(608) 897-8641

Johnson's Gardens

8504 Highway 60, Cedarburg, WI 53012

(262) 377-2500

Bluestem Farm

S5920 Lehman Road, Baraboo, WI 53913

(608) 356-0179

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.

Prairie Nursery

PO Box 306, Westfield, WI 53964

(800) 476-9453

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