Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
8-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-7
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
White, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Light Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Trumpet
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
  
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, Moist, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
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
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Confusion, Headache
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
  
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
  
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
  
Angel's Trumpet
  
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
  
Brugmansia
  
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
Brugmansia
  
In French
Cornus florida
  
Brugmansia
  
In Spanish
Cornus florida
  
Brugmansia
  
In Greek
Cornus florida
  
Brugmansia
  
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
  
Brugmansia
  
In Polish
Cornus florida
  
Brugmansia
  
In Latin
Cornus florida
  
Brugmansia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Brugmansia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Datureae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Solanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Brugmansia
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Brugmansia is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Brugmansia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Dogwood and Brugmansia Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Brugmansia physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Brugmansia are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
- Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Brugmansia
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Brugmansia 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 Brugmansia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brugmansia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.