Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
CORNUS alternifolia
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Cornus
In German
Hackberry
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
micocoulier
Cornus
In Spanish
almez
Cornus alternifolia
In Greek
hackberry
Cornus
In Portuguese
hackberry
Cornus
In Polish
hackberry
Dereń
In Latin
Hackberry
Cornus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hackberry and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Hackberry and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Pagoda Dogwood season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Hackberry and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Hackberry and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Hackberry and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Hackberry and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches and Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.