Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Chinese Dogwood
Gazania
In German
Chinese Dogwood
Gazania
In French
Dogwood chinoise
Gazania
In Spanish
Dogwood chino
Gazania
In Greek
κινεζική Dogwood
Gazania
In Portuguese
Dogwood chinês
Gazania
In Polish
Chiński Dereń
Gazania
In Latin
Dogwood Chinese
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Dogwood and Gazania
Season and care of Chinese Dogwood and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Dogwood and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Loam and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Chinese Dogwood and Gazania Physical Information
Chinese Dogwood and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Dogwood and Gazania are as follows:
Chinese Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Chinese Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Gazania
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chinese Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.