Flowering Dogwood

Devils Backbone

About Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone

Flowering Dogwood

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States

Madagascar

Types

Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

550.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

490.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Burgundy

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Moist, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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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

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cornus florida

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Flowering dogwood

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

flowering dogwood

Devil's Backbone

In German

Wechselblättriger Hartriegel

Devil's Backbone

In French

Cornus florida

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Cornus florida

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Cornus florida

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Cornus florida

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Cornus florida

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Cornus florida

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales

Malpighiales

Family

Cornaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Cornus

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

602000

1 27800

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Properties of Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone. Flowering Dogwood doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Flowering Dogwood does not have fragrant flowers. Flowering Dogwood has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone

Care of Flowering Dogwood and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.