1 What is
1.1 Life Span
1.2 Type
1.3 Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
1.4 Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
1.7 Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
1.8 USDA Hardiness Zone
2.2 AHS Heat Zone
2.3 Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2.4 Habit
3 Information
3.1 Plant Size
3.1.1 Minimum Height
550.00 cm910.00 cm
0.54
3900
3.1.3 Minimum Width
490.00 cm610.00 cm
0.1
6350
4.3 Plant Color
4.3.1 Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Lavender
4.3.3 Flower Color Modifier
4.3.6 Fruit Color
4.3.7 Leaf Color in Spring
4.3.9 Leaf Color in Summer
4.3.11 Leaf Color in Fall
4.3.13 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
4.4 Shape
4.4.1 Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong Circular Round
4.6 Thorns
6 Season
6.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
6.2 Growing Conditions
6.3.0 Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
6.3.2 Growth Rate
6.3.4 Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
6.3.6 The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
6.3.8 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
6.4.2 Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
6.4.4 Repeat Bloomer
6.6 Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought
7 Care
7.1 Where to Plant?
7.3 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
7.6 Plant Maintenance
8.2 Watering Plants
8.2.1 Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
8.2.3 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
8.3.2 In Spring
8.3.3 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
8.4 Soil
8.4.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
8.4.2 Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
8.5.2 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
8.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
8.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
8.8 Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8.9 Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
8.10 Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
9 Facts
9.1 Flowers
9.1.2 Flower Petal Number
9.3 Fruits
9.3.1 Showy Fruit
9.4.1 Edible Fruit
9.6 Fragrance
9.6.1 Fragrant Flower
9.7.1 Fragrant Fruit
9.8.1 Fragrant Leaf
9.9.1 Fragrant Bark/Stem
9.11 Showy Foliage
10.2 Showy Bark
10.3 Foliage Texture
10.4 Foliage Sheen
10.5 Evergreen
10.7 Invasive
10.9 Self-Sowing
10.11 Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
10.12 Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
no allergic reactions
11 Benefits
11.1 Uses
11.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
12.1.1 Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
12.2.1 Edible Uses
12.2.3 Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
12.3 Plant Benefits
12.3.1 Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Intestinal irritations
12.3.3 Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
12.3.4 Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
12.4 Used As Indoor Plant
12.5 Used As Outdoor Plant
12.6 Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
14 Scientific Name
14.1 Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
14.2 Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
14.3.1 In Hindi
14.4.1 In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
rosa Ipe
14.5.1 In French
14.5.2 In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
Pink Ipe
14.6.1 In Greek
14.6.2 In Portuguese
14.7.1 In Polish
14.8.1 In Latin
15 Classification
15.1 Kingdom
15.3 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
15.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
15.6 Order
15.7 Family
15.8 Genus
15.9 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
15.10 Tribe
15.11 Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
15.12 Number of Species