Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Red, Blue, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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, Partial shade
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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS 'Rutban'
CORDYLINE
Common Name
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
Cordyline
In Hindi
Dogwood
Cordyline
In German
Hartriegel
Cordyline
In French
Cornouiller
cordyline
In Spanish
Madera del perro
cordyline
In Greek
κρανιά
Cordyline
In Portuguese
cornizo
Cordyline
In Polish
Dereń
Cordyline
In Latin
dogwood
Cordyline
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Cornaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Dogwood and Cordyline
Season and care of Dogwood and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Dogwood and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dogwood is Loam and for Cordyline is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Cordyline is Not Available.
Dogwood and Cordyline Physical Information
Dogwood and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Dogwood and Cordyline are as follows:
Dogwood flower color: White
Dogwood leaf color: Green
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Care of Dogwood and Cordyline
Care of Dogwood and Cordyline 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 Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.