Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, 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, 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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
Cornus florida
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
Cornus florida
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
Cornus florida
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
Cornus florida
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
Cornus florida
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Cornales
Gentianales
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Black Wattle
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Black Wattle Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Black Wattle are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Black Wattle
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Black Wattle 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 Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.