Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Grass
  
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
Japan
  
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
  
meadows, Riverbanks, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9 - 5
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Purple
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Yellow, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
  
Orange, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green, Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Consistently
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Adequately
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Prune grass to maintain level, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
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
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Ants, Beetles, Caterpillar
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Provides ground cover, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
Acne, Aging, Laxative
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
  
HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'
  
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
  
Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass
  
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
  
जापानी वन घास
  
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
Japanische gras
  
In French
Cornus florida
  
Forêt herbe japonaise
  
In Spanish
Cornus florida
  
forestales hierba japonesa
  
In Greek
Cornus florida
  
Ιαπωνικά γρασίδι δάσος
  
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
  
floresta grama japonês
  
In Polish
Cornus florida
  
Japoński las lato
  
In Latin
Cornus florida
  
Forest gramina Italica
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Monocots
  
Order
Cornales
  
Poales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Hachanechloa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Arundinariinae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Japanese Forest Grass
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Japanese Forest Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Japanese Forest Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Forest Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Forest Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Japanese Forest Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Dogwood and Japanese Forest Grass Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Japanese Forest Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Japanese Forest Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Japanese Forest Grass are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Japanese Forest Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Japanese Forest Grass leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Japanese Forest Grass
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Japanese Forest Grass 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 Japanese Forest Grass pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Forest Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Adequately.