Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
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
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
जरुल
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Königinblume
In French
Cornus florida
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Cornus florida
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Cornus florida
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Cornus florida
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Cornus florida
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cornus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, 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 India
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Dogwood and Pride of India Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Pride of India are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Pride of India
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Pride of India 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 India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.