Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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
Lower slopes, Moist woods, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Yellow, Green, Brown
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, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Not Available
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
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
antihelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Nutrients, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Cosmetics, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
CORYLUS avellana 'Rote Zellernuss'
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Common Filbert, Redleaf Filbert
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
हेज़लनट
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Haselnuss
In French
Cornus florida
aveline
In Spanish
Cornus florida
avellana
In Greek
Cornus florida
φουντούκι
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
avelã
In Polish
Cornus florida
leszczyna
In Latin
Cornus florida
Filbert
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Filbert
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Filbert is Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Filbert Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Filbert height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Filbert are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Filbert
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Filbert 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 Filbert 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 Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.