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
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
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
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
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 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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Cornaceae
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.