Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Black walnut
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
JUGLANS regia
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
English Walnut
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Englisch Walnut
In French
Cornus florida
Anglais Noyer
In Spanish
Cornus florida
Inglés nuez
In Greek
Cornus florida
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Inglês Walnut
In Polish
Cornus florida
orzech włoski
In Latin
Cornus florida
Nucis anglicus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and English Walnut
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and English Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and English Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Walnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Dogwood and English Walnut Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and English Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and English Walnut are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Flowering Dogwood and English Walnut
Care of Flowering Dogwood and English Walnut 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 English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.