Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Southeastern United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
  
9-3
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
  
Red, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oblong to ablanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
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
  
Nitrate based fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Beetles
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
  
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS 'Rutban'
  
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
  
Common Name
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
  
Sourwood
  
In Hindi
Dogwood
  
Sourwood
  
In German
Hartriegel
  
Sourwood
  
In French
Cornouiller
  
Sourwood
  
In Spanish
Madera del perro
  
Sourwood
  
In Greek
κρανιά
  
Sourwood
  
In Portuguese
cornizo
  
Sourwood
  
In Polish
Dereń
  
Sourwood
  
In Latin
dogwood
  
Sourwood
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Oxydendrum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Oxydendreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Vaccinioideae
  
Season and Care of Dogwood and Sourwood
Season and care of Dogwood and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Dogwood and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dogwood is Loam and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Dogwood and Sourwood Physical Information
Dogwood and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dogwood and Sourwood are as follows:
Dogwood flower color: White
Dogwood leaf color: Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Dogwood and Sourwood
Care of Dogwood and Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.