Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
White, Red, Blue, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
CORDYLINE
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
Cordyline
In Hindi
Cornus
Cordyline
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Cordyline
In French
Cornus
cordyline
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
cordyline
In Greek
Cornus
Cordyline
In Portuguese
Cornus
Cordyline
In Polish
Dereń
Cordyline
In Latin
Cornus
Cordyline
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Cornaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lomandroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Cordyline
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Cordyline is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Cordyline is Not Available.
Pagoda Dogwood and Cordyline Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Cordyline are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Cordyline
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Cordyline 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 Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.