Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Caribbean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Fuchsia
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
White Dogwood
In German
Fuchsie
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Fuchsia
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
Fucsia
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
φουξία
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Fuksja
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Fuchsia
Cornus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fuchsia and White Dogwood
Season and care of Fuchsia and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and White Dogwood Physical Information
Fuchsia and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and White Dogwood are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and White Dogwood
Care of Fuchsia and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.