Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
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
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
creamy white
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Needs very little water
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
Clay, 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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
desert broom
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Wüste Besen
In French
Cornus florida
desert broom
In Spanish
Cornus florida
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Cornus florida
desert broom
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Cornus florida
desert broom
In Latin
Cornus florida
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Desert Broom
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Desert Broom Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Desert Broom are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Desert Broom
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.