Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS 'Rutban'
CORNUS alternifolia
Common Name
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
In German
Hartriegel
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Cornouiller
Cornus
In Spanish
Madera del perro
Cornus alternifolia
In Portuguese
cornizo
Cornus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dogwood and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Dogwood and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Dogwood and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dogwood is Loam and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Dogwood and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Dogwood and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Dogwood and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Dogwood flower color: White
Dogwood leaf color: Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Dogwood and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Dogwood and Pagoda Dogwood 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 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 Dogwood 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.