Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
digitate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
Cornus florida
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
flowering dogwood
In German
Hedge Bambus
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Cornus florida
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Cornus florida
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Cornus florida
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Cornus florida
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Hedge Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune and Flowering 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 Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.