Life Span
Annual and Biennials
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Caribbean
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-3
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
  
White, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Orange, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
  
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
  
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
  
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
  
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
  
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
  
White Dogwood
  
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Weiß Dogwood
  
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Blanc Dogwood
  
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Dogwood blanco
  
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
  
λευκό Dogwood
  
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Branca Dogwood
  
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Biały Dereń
  
In Latin
Hedysarum
  
Cornus alba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Capparis
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and White Dogwood
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and White Dogwood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and White Dogwood Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and White Dogwood are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and White Dogwood
Care of Brunfelsia americana and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.