Pagoda Dogwood

Bouteloua Gracilis

About Pagoda Dogwood and Bouteloua Gracilis

Pagoda Dogwood

Bouteloua Gracilis

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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, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico

1.4 Types

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

Grasses

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

Dry areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

4-8

3-9

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9 - 5

1.8 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

1.9 Habit

Spreading

Clump-Forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

About American ..

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550.00 cm

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45.70 cm

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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490.00 cm

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25.40 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Ivory

White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Non Fruiting Plant

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Burgundy

Purple, Gray Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Tan

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

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, 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

Summer, Late Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Cold climate, Soil Compaction

Pollution, Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Divison, 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

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full 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

4.8 Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

Beetles, Grasshoppers

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Humidity, Light Frost

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

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

Not Available

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

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

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

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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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, Erosion control

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

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

Cuts

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

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

Used to feed livestock

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

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CORNUS alternifolia

BOUTELOUA gracilis

7.2 Common Name

Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood

Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass

7.2.1 In Hindi

Cornus

Bouteloua gracilis

7.2.2 In German

Wechselblättriger Hartriegel

Bouteloua Gracilis

7.2.3 In French

Cornus

Bouteloua aristidoides

7.2.4 In Spanish

Cornus alternifolia

Chondrosum gracile

7.2.5 In Greek

Cornus

Bouteloua gracilis

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Cornus

Bouteloua Gracilis

7.2.7 In Polish

Dereń

Bouteloua Gracilis

7.2.8 In Latin

Cornus

Bouteloua Gracilis

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

8.4 Order

Cornales

Cyperales

8.5 Family

Cornaceae

Poaceae

8.6 Genus

Cornus

Bouteloua

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Cynodonteae

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Chloridoideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Pagoda Dogwood and Bouteloua Gracilis

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

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Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Bouteloua Gracilis

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

Pagoda Dogwood and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information

Pagoda Dogwood and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:

Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Bouteloua Gracilis

Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done 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 Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.