Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Deciduous Tree
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Light Pink, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Tannin, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black and brown dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS nuttallii
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Mountain Dogwood, Nuttall's Dogwood, Pacific Dogwood
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
pacific dogwood
White Dogwood
In German
Pacific Dogwood
Weiß Dogwood
In French
pacific cornouiller
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
cornejo pacífico
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
pacific dogwood
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Dogwood pacífico
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Pacific dereń
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Pacific dogwood
Cornus alba
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 White Dogwood
Season and care of Pacific Dogwood and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pacific Dogwood and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pacific Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pacific Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pacific Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pacific Dogwood and White Dogwood Physical Information
Pacific Dogwood and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pacific Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pacific Dogwood and White Dogwood are as follows:
Pacific Dogwood flower color: Green, Light Pink and Ivory
Pacific Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Pacific Dogwood and White Dogwood
Care of Pacific Dogwood and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pacific Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pacific Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.