Crimson Pygmy

Pagoda Dogwood

About Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood

Crimson Pygmy

Pagoda Dogwood

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Shrub

Tree

1.3 Origin

Japan

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada

1.4 Types

not available

Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA4

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

All sorts of environments

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-8

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8-5

8-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

1.9 Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

45.70 cm550.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

61.00 cm490.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Yellow, Yellow green

White, Ivory

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Red

Purple, Black

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Crimson, Dark Red

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Red, Bronze

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Red, Bronze

Burgundy

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Oval

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

3.3 Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Cold climate, Soil Compaction

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Well drained

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Free of serious pests and diseases

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Humidity, Light Frost

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

5.12 Allergy

Unknown

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Not Available

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'

CORNUS alternifolia

7.2 Common Name

Japanese Burberry

Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood

7.2.1 In Hindi

crimson pygmy

Cornus

7.2.2 In German

crimson pygmy

Wechselblättriger Hartriegel

7.2.3 In French

crimson pygmy

Cornus

7.2.4 In Spanish

crimson pygmy

Cornus alternifolia

7.2.5 In Greek

crimson pygmy

Cornus

7.2.6 In Portuguese

crimson pygmy

Cornus

7.2.7 In Polish

crimson pygmy

Dereń

7.2.8 In Latin

crimson pygmy

Cornus

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Ranunculales

Cornales

8.5 Family

Berberidaceae

Cornaceae

8.6 Genus

Berberis

Cornus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

NANA

1 27800

Properties of Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood. Crimson Pygmy has thorns and Pagoda Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Crimson Pygmy does not have fragrant flowers. Crimson Pygmy has allergic reactions like Unknown and Pagoda Dogwood has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood

Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.

Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information

Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:

Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green

Care of Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood

Care of Crimson Pygmy and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pagoda 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.