Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
  
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
  
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
  
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-7
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Red, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Palmate
  
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
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
  
Ceiba pentandra
  
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
  
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
  
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
  
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
  
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
Kapok baum
  
In French
Cornus florida
  
Fromager
  
In Spanish
Cornus florida
  
Ceiba
  
In Greek
Cornus florida
  
Ceiba
  
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
  
Mafumeira
  
In Polish
Cornus florida
  
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
  
In Latin
Cornus florida
  
Ceiba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Bombacaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Ceiba
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Kapok
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Dogwood and Kapok Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Kapok are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Kapok
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Kapok 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 Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.