Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
it is a variety of pine
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
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, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS taeda
Cornus florida
Common Name
Loblolly Pine
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
loblolly pine
flowering dogwood
In German
Weihrauchkiefer
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
pin à encens
Cornus florida
In Spanish
pino taeda
Cornus florida
In Greek
loblolly πεύκο
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Pinus taeda
Cornus florida
In Polish
Loblolly sosna
Cornus florida
In Latin
pinea taeda
Cornus florida
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loblolly Pine and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Loblolly Pine and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Loblolly Pine and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Loblolly Pine and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Loblolly Pine and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Loblolly Pine and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Loblolly Pine flower color: Not Available
Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Loblolly Pine and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Loblolly Pine and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.