Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood
Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema
Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa
CRATAEGUS phaenopyrum
Common Name
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood
Washington Hawthorn
In Hindi
Chinese Dogwood
Washington Hawthorn
In German
Chinese Dogwood
Washington Hagedorn
In French
Dogwood chinoise
washington aubépine
In Spanish
Dogwood chino
espino Washington
In Greek
κινεζική Dogwood
washington hawthorn
In Portuguese
Dogwood chinês
washington espinheiro
In Polish
Chiński Dereń
Washington głogu
In Latin
Dogwood Chinese
Washington alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Dogwood and Washington Hawthorn
Season and care of Chinese Dogwood and Washington Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Dogwood and Washington Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Washington Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Loam and for Washington Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Washington Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Dogwood and Washington Hawthorn Physical Information
Chinese Dogwood and Washington Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Washington Hawthorn height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Dogwood and Washington Hawthorn are as follows:
Chinese Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Chinese Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Washington Hawthorn flower color: White
- Washington Hawthorn leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Washington Hawthorn
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Washington Hawthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Washington Hawthorn 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 Washington Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.