Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Europe
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Cornus
david ward
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
david ward
In French
Cornus
david ward
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
david ward
In Greek
Cornus
david ward
In Portuguese
Cornus
david ward
In Polish
Dereń
david ward
In Latin
Cornus
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and David Ward
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pagoda Dogwood and David Ward Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and David Ward are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and David Ward
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and David Ward 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 David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.