Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Central America, North America
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Cornus
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Wunderblume
In French
Cornus
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Cornus
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Cornus
Maravilha
In Polish
Dereń
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Cornus
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cornaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Pagoda Dogwood and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.