Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Europe, Northern Africa, 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
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
Celery
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Sellerie
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
Apio
In Portuguese
Cornus
Aipo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Celery
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pagoda Dogwood and Celery Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Celery are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Celery
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Celery 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 Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.