Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Chrysanths
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
White Dogwood
In German
Chrysanthemen
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Cornus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Cornus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and White Dogwood
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and White Dogwood season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chrysanthemum and White Dogwood Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and White Dogwood are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and White Dogwood
Care of Chrysanthemum and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.