Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Herbs, Perennial
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
  
South-Eastern 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
  
Semi desert, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12 - 9
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
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
  
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
  
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
  
In Hindi
Cornus
  
अडुळसा, अडुसा
  
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
Indisches Lungenkraut
  
In French
Cornus
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Greek
Cornus
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Portuguese
Cornus
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Polish
Dereń
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Latin
Cornus
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Acanthaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Justicia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Justicieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Acanthoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Malabar nut
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pagoda Dogwood and Malabar nut Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Malabar nut are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Malabar nut
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.