Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
  
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
  
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange Red
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
  
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
  
Cornus florida
  
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
  
Flowering dogwood
  
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
  
flowering dogwood
  
In German
Lampionblume
  
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
  
Cornus florida
  
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
  
Cornus florida
  
In Greek
Chinese lantern
  
Cornus florida
  
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
  
Cornus florida
  
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
  
Cornus florida
  
In Latin
Chinese lantern
  
Cornus florida
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Physalis
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Physaleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Chinese Lantern and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Chinese Lantern and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.