Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, hedge rows, Shady Edge
  
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
6-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Pale White
  
Magenta, Orange, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Deers
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge
  
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Fruits
  
Bark, Root, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets
  
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS racemosa
  
EUONYMUS americanus
  
Common Name
Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood
  
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
  
In Hindi
Gray Dogwood
  
Strawberry Bush
  
In German
Cornus racemosa
  
Strawberry Bush
  
In French
Gray Dogwood
  
Strawberry Bush
  
In Spanish
Cornus racemosa
  
Fresa Bush
  
In Greek
Gray Dogwood
  
φράουλα Μπους
  
In Portuguese
Gray Dogwood
  
Morango de Bush
  
In Polish
Gray Dogwood
  
Strawberry Bush
  
In Latin
Gray Dogwood
  
Classic Bush
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Celastrales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Celastraceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Euonymus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Celastroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Gray Dogwood and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Gray Dogwood and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Gray Dogwood and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gray Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gray Dogwood is Not Available and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gray Dogwood is Not Available and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Gray Dogwood and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Gray Dogwood and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Gray Dogwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Gray Dogwood and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Gray Dogwood flower color: White
Gray Dogwood leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Gray Dogwood and Strawberry Bush
Care of Gray Dogwood and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gray Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gray Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.