Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Barley
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
जौ
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Gerste
In French
Cornus florida
orge
In Spanish
Cornus florida
cebada
In Greek
Cornus florida
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
cevada
In Polish
Cornus florida
jęczmień
In Latin
Cornus florida
hordei
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Triticeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Barley
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Barley is Not Available.
Flowering Dogwood and Barley Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Barley are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Barley
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Barley 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 Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.