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About Oriental Lily and Pagoda Dogwood


About Pagoda Dogwood and Oriental Lily


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   
Tree   

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

Types
Oriental White Pink Oriental Light Pink Oriental Red Oriental   
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood   

Number of Varieties
4   
99+
4   
99+

Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions   
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
38.10 cm   
99+
550.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
490.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose   
White, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown   
Purple, Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green   
Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer   
Late Spring, Early Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Cold climate, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Moist, Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

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   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Humidity, Light Frost   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Not Available   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels   

Allergy
Asthma   
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
Unknown   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis   
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves   
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LILIUM 'Acapulco'   
CORNUS alternifolia   

Common Name
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily   
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood   

In Hindi
ओरिएंटल लिली   
Cornus   

In German
Orientalische Lilie   
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel   

In French
Lily Oriental   
Cornus   

In Spanish
lirio oriental   
Cornus alternifolia   

In Greek
Oriental Lily   
Cornus   

In Portuguese
Lily Oriental   
Cornus   

In Polish
Oriental Lily   
Dereń   

In Latin
Oriental Lily   
Cornus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Liliales   
Cornales   

Family
Liliaceae   
Cornaceae   

Genus
Lilium   
Cornus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Lilieae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Lilioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
108   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Oriental Lily and Pagoda Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of Oriental Lily and Pagoda Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Oriental Lily and Pagoda Dogwood. Oriental Lily doesn't have thorns and Pagoda Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Oriental Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Oriental Lily has allergic reactions like Asthma and Pagoda Dogwood has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Oriental Lily and Pagoda Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Oriental Lily and Pagoda Dogwood

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

Oriental Lily and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information

Oriental Lily and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Oriental Lily and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:

Care of Oriental Lily and Pagoda Dogwood

Care of Oriental Lily and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily 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.

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