Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
Arjuna
In Hindi
Cornus
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Cornus
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Portuguese
Cornus
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Dereń
Migdałecznik arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pagoda Dogwood and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Arjuna Tree
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.