Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
China, Japan
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
BAMBUSA
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
Bānsa
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Bambus
In French
Cornus florida
Bambou
In Spanish
Cornus florida
Bambú
In Greek
Cornus florida
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
bambu
In Polish
Cornus florida
Bambus
In Latin
Cornus florida
Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Bamboo
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Bamboo Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Bamboo are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Bamboo
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.