Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Latin America and the Caribbean
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
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Never Over-water, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
Pride of Barbados
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Stolz von Barbados
In French
Cornus florida
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
Cornus florida
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
Cornus florida
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
Cornus florida
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
Cornus florida
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Pride of Barbados
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados pruning is done 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.