Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Deciduous Tree
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green, Light Pink, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
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
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Bark, Flowers, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Tannin, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black and brown dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
CORNUS nuttallii
Cornus florida
Common Name
Mountain Dogwood, Nuttall's Dogwood, Pacific Dogwood
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
pacific dogwood
flowering dogwood
In German
Pacific Dogwood
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
pacific cornouiller
Cornus florida
In Spanish
cornejo pacífico
Cornus florida
In Greek
pacific dogwood
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Dogwood pacífico
Cornus florida
In Polish
Pacific dereń
Cornus florida
In Latin
Pacific dogwood
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pacific Dogwood and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Pacific Dogwood and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pacific Dogwood and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pacific Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pacific Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pacific Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Pacific Dogwood and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Pacific Dogwood and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pacific Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Pacific Dogwood and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Pacific Dogwood flower color: Green, Light Pink and Ivory
Pacific Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Pacific Dogwood and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Pacific Dogwood and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pacific Dogwood pruning is done 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 Pacific Dogwood 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.