Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Average
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 dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
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, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Cornus
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Cornus
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Cornus
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Cornus
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Dereń
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Cornus
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Cornaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Salicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Pagoda Dogwood and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Eastern Cottonwood 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 Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.