Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
-
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
Hydrangea
White Dogwood
In German
Hortensie
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Hortensia
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
Hortensia
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
υδραγεία
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Hortensja
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cornus alba
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chaco and White Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and White Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Chaco and White Dogwood. Chaco doesn't have thorns and White Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and White Dogwood has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chaco and White Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and White Dogwood
Season and care of Chaco and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and White Dogwood Physical Information
Chaco and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and White Dogwood are as follows:
Care of Chaco and White Dogwood
Care of Chaco and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.