Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds
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
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Cornus florida
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Cornus florida
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Cornus florida
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Cornus florida
Red aronii
In Latin
Cornus florida
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
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 Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Red Chokeberry
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.