Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
  
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
  
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,370.00 cm
  
12
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead branches
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
  
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
  
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
  
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
  
Cornus florida
  
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
  
Flowering dogwood
  
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
  
flowering dogwood
  
In German
Elefant von Apple
  
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
In French
Elephant d'Apple
  
Cornus florida
  
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
  
Cornus florida
  
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
  
Cornus florida
  
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
  
Cornus florida
  
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
  
Cornus florida
  
In Latin
Elephant Apple
  
Cornus florida
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Dilleniales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Dilleniaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Dillenia
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Elephant Apple and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Elephant Apple and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Flowering 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 Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.