Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
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
hedge rows, Woodlands
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
Cornus florida
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
हानबीन
flowering dogwood
In German
Hainbuche
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
charme
Cornus florida
In Spanish
carpe
Cornus florida
In Greek
γαύρος
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Cornus florida
In Polish
grab
Cornus florida
In Latin
Item carpinus
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Hornbeam and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Hornbeam and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Hornbeam and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Hornbeam and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Hornbeam 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.
