Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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 Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
Chinese Dogwood
हिम चम्पा
In German
Chinese Dogwood
Magnolienbaum
In French
Dogwood chinoise
magnolia
In Spanish
Dogwood chino
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
κινεζική Dogwood
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
Dogwood chinês
magnólia
In Polish
Chiński Dereń
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
Dogwood Chinese
Magnolia lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Magnoliales
Family
Cornaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Dogwood and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Chinese Dogwood and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Dogwood and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Magnolia Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Loam and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Dogwood and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Chinese Dogwood and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Dogwood and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Chinese Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Chinese Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Magnolia Tree
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Magnolia Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Chinese Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.