Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Cornus
Colocasia
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
Colocasia
In Greek
Cornus
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Cornus
Colocasia
In Polish
Dereń
Kolokazja
In Latin
Cornus
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Taro
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Pagoda Dogwood and Taro Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Taro are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Taro
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Taro 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 Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
