Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Back pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Not Available
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
CORNUS 'Rutban'
Common Name
Dog Rose
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
Dogwood
In German
Heckenrose
Hartriegel
In French
Dog Rose
Cornouiller
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
Madera del perro
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
cornizo
In Polish
Dzika róża
Dereń
In Latin
cynorrhodon
dogwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Rosaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dog Rose and Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Dogwood. Dog Rose has thorns and Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Dog Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Dog Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Dogwood has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Dog Rose and Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dog Rose and Dogwood
Season and care of Dog Rose and Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Dogwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Dogwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Dog Rose and Dogwood Physical Information
Dog Rose and Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Dogwood are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Dogwood flower color: White
- Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Dog Rose and Dogwood
Care of Dog Rose and Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Dog Rose 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.