Pagoda Dogwood

Big Bluestem

About Pagoda Dogwood and Big Bluestem

Pagoda Dogwood

Big Bluestem

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

Grass

1.3 Origin

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

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

1.4 Types

Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood

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1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

4-8

2-7

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7 - 1

1.8 Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Spreading

Clump-Forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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550.00 cm

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38.10 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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490.00 cm

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152.40 cm

Rank: 73 (Overall)▶

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Ivory

Purple

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Purple, Black

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2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Burgundy

Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Tan, Sandy Brown

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Oval

Grass like

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Cold climate, Soil Compaction

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4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Moist, Well drained

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Humidity, Light Frost

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5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

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5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

Birds, Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

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6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

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6.1.3 Edible Uses

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Insignificant

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss

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6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Food for animals

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CORNUS alternifolia

ANDROPOGON gerardii

7.2 Common Name

Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood

Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot

7.2.1 In Hindi

Cornus

Big Bluestem grass

7.2.2 In German

Wechselblättriger Hartriegel

Große Bartgras

7.2.3 In French

Cornus

Barbon de Gérard herbe

7.2.4 In Spanish

Cornus alternifolia

hierba andropogon grande

7.2.5 In Greek

Cornus

Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Cornus

Vetiver grande grama

7.2.7 In Polish

Dereń

Big Bluestem trawa

7.2.8 In Latin

Cornus

Big bluestem herba

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

Lillosida

8.4 Order

Cornales

Poaceae

8.5 Family

Cornaceae

Poaceae

8.6 Genus

Cornus

Andropogon

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

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8.9 Subfamily

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8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Pagoda Dogwood and Big Bluestem

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

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Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Big Bluestem

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

Pagoda Dogwood and Big Bluestem Physical Information

Pagoda Dogwood and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Big Bluestem are as follows:

Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green

Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Big Bluestem

Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Big Bluestem 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 Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.