Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Cornus
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Baum des Himmels
In French
Cornus
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Cornus
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Cornus
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Dereń
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Cornus
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Cornaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pagoda Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.