VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Cornus alternifolia | Alternate-Leaf Dogwood 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
At least 11 species of birds including ruffed grouse eat alternate-leaf
dogwood.  Black bear also eat the fruit.  The leaves and stems are eaten
by white-tailed deer, cottontail rabbits, and beavers [7,15,22,30].


PALATABILITY : 
NO-ENTRY


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


COVER VALUE : 
Alternate-leaf dogwood provides cover for many small birds and animals
[21].


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
NO-ENTRY


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
NO-ENTRY


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
NO-ENTRY

Related categories for Species: Cornus alternifolia | Alternate-Leaf Dogwood