Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
7, 9, 10
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Cornus
Hydrangea
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Hortensie
In French
Cornus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Cornus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dereń
Hortensja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
GLUMIFLORAE
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sorghum
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Pagoda Dogwood and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Centipede Grass
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.