Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Grass
  
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
Southern Europe
  
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
  
Arundo, Carrizo
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
  
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
Requires a lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, 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
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
  
ARUNDO donax
  
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
  
Giant Reed
  
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
  
नरकट
  
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
Pfahlrohr
  
In French
Cornus florida
  
Arundo donax
  
In Spanish
Cornus florida
  
Arundo donax
  
In Greek
Cornus florida
  
Arundo donax
  
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
  
Cana-do-reino
  
In Polish
Cornus florida
  
Lasecznica trzcinowata
  
In Latin
Cornus florida
  
Arundo donax
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Arundo
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Commelinids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Giant Reed
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Giant Reed Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Giant Reed are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Giant Reed
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.