Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
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
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Applicable
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
flowering maple
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Schönmalve
In French
Cornus florida
érable floraison
In Spanish
Cornus florida
arce de floración
In Greek
Cornus florida
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Cornus florida
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Cornus florida
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Flowering Maple
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Flowering Maple 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 Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.