Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Cordyline
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
Cordyline
White Dogwood
In German
Cordyline
Weiß Dogwood
In French
cordyline
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
cordyline
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
Cordyline
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Cordyline
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Cordyline
Cornus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Liliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cordyline and White Dogwood
Season and care of Cordyline and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cordyline and White Dogwood Physical Information
Cordyline and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and White Dogwood are as follows:
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Cordyline and White Dogwood
Care of Cordyline and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cordyline 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.