Holywood

Pagoda Dogwood

About Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood

Holywood

Pagoda Dogwood

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

1.3 Origin

Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada

1.4 Types

Not Available

Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA4

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Dry Forest, Lowland

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-8

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-10

8-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

1.9 Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

300.00 cm550.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

370.00 cm490.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Purple, Violet, Blue Violet

White, Ivory

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Purple, Black

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Olive

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Olive

Burgundy

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Olive

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Very Slow

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Cold climate, Soil Compaction

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Well drained

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Humidity, Light Frost

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

Not Available

5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

5.12 Allergy

Skin irritation

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Blood purifying

For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Food for birds, Shadow Tree

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds, Wood

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building

Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

GUAIACUM sanctum

CORNUS alternifolia

7.2 Common Name

Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae

Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood

7.2.1 In Hindi

Holywood

Cornus

7.2.2 In German

Holywood

Wechselblättriger Hartriegel

7.2.3 In French

Holywood

Cornus

7.2.4 In Spanish

Holywood

Cornus alternifolia

7.2.5 In Greek

Holywood

Cornus

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Holywood

Cornus

7.2.7 In Polish

Holywood

Dereń

7.2.8 In Latin

Holywood

Cornus

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Sapindales

Cornales

8.5 Family

Zygophyllaceae

Cornaceae

8.6 Genus

Guaiacum

Cornus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Zygophylloideae

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

5NA

1 27800

Properties of Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood. Holywood doesn't have thorns and Pagoda Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Holywood does not have fragrant flowers. Holywood has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pagoda Dogwood has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood

Season and care of Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.

Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information

Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:

Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green

Care of Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood

Care of Holywood and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.