Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
North America, Northeastern United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
  
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
White, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
White, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
  
Red, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
  
Back pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
  
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'
  
Common Name
Turpentine bush
  
Variegated Dogwood
  
In Hindi
एगुएर
  
Variegated Dogwood
  
In German
Aguirre
  
Verändertes Hartriegel
  
In French
Aguirre
  
panaché Dogwood
  
In Spanish
Aguirre
  
abigarrado Cornejo
  
In Greek
Αγκίρε
  
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood
  
In Portuguese
Aguirre
  
variegada Dogwood
  
In Polish
Aguirre
  
Kolorowy Dereń
  
In Latin
Aguirre
  
Dogwood variegated
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Asterales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Ericameria
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Astereae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Aguirre and Variegated Dogwood
Season and care of Aguirre and Variegated Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Variegated Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Variegated Dogwood season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aguirre and Variegated Dogwood Physical Information
Aguirre and Variegated Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Variegated Dogwood are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: Green
Variegated Dogwood flower color: White
- Variegated Dogwood leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Aguirre and Variegated Dogwood
Care of Aguirre and Variegated Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Variegated Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.