Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Asia, India
Types
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Chinese Dogwood
दालचीनी
In German
Chinese Dogwood
Zimt
In French
Dogwood chinoise
Cannelle
In Spanish
Dogwood chino
Canela
In Greek
κινεζική Dogwood
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Dogwood chinês
Canela
In Polish
Chiński Dereń
Cynamon
In Latin
Dogwood Chinese
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Dogwood and Cinnamon
Season and care of Chinese Dogwood and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Dogwood and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Loam and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Dogwood and Cinnamon Physical Information
Chinese Dogwood and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Dogwood and Cinnamon are as follows:
Chinese Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Chinese Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Cinnamon
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.