Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Availablle
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Back pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DAVIDIA
CORNUS 'Rutban'
Common Name
Davidia
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
In German
Davidia
Hartriegel
In French
Davidia
Cornouiller
In Spanish
Davidia
Madera del perro
In Portuguese
Davidia
cornizo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Nyssaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Davidioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Davidia and Dogwood
Season and care of Davidia and Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Davidia and Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Davidia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Davidia is Loam and for Dogwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Davidia and Dogwood Physical Information
Davidia and Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Davidia and Dogwood are as follows:
Davidia flower color: White
Davidia leaf color: Green
Dogwood flower color: White
- Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Davidia and Dogwood
Care of Davidia and Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.