Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
South America
  
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
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
  
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, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
  
अनानास
  
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
Ananas
  
In French
Cornus florida
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Cornus florida
  
Piña
  
In Greek
Cornus florida
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Cornus florida
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Cornus florida
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Pineapple
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Flowering Dogwood and Pineapple Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Pineapple are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Pineapple
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.