Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
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
  
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Yellow, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
Clay, 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
  
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Erosion control, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
  
BETULA nigra
  
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
  
River Birch
  
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
  
River Birch
  
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
Fluss Birch
  
In French
Cornus florida
  
Birch river
  
In Spanish
Cornus florida
  
river Birch
  
In Greek
Cornus florida
  
ποταμός Birch
  
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
  
river Birch
  
In Polish
Cornus florida
  
Rzeka Birch
  
In Latin
Cornus florida
  
Betula
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Betula
  
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 River Birch
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Dogwood and River Birch Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and River Birch are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and River Birch
Care of Flowering Dogwood and River Birch 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 River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.