Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CORNUS 'Rutban'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Dogwood
Hydrangea
In German
Hartriegel
Hortensie
In French
Cornouiller
Hortensia
In Spanish
Madera del perro
Hortensia
In Portuguese
cornizo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dereń
Hortensja
In Latin
dogwood
Hibiscus
Family
Cornaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Properties of Dogwood and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Dogwood and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Dogwood and Chaco. Dogwood doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Dogwood does not have fragrant flowers. Dogwood has allergic reactions like and Chaco has allergic reactions like . 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 Dogwood and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dogwood and Chaco
Season and care of Dogwood and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Dogwood and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dogwood is Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dogwood and Chaco Physical Information
Dogwood and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Dogwood and Chaco are as follows:
Dogwood flower color: White
Dogwood leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Dogwood and Chaco
Care of Dogwood and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.