Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, hedge rows, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Pale White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
extracted oil, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Charcoal, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
CORNUS racemosa
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood
In Hindi
Raintree
Gray Dogwood
In German
raintree
Cornus racemosa
In French
raintree
Gray Dogwood
In Spanish
raintree
Cornus racemosa
In Greek
Raintree
Gray Dogwood
In Portuguese
Raintree
Gray Dogwood
In Polish
Raintree
Gray Dogwood
In Latin
Raintree
Gray Dogwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and Gray Dogwood
Season and care of Raintree and Gray Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Gray Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Gray Dogwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Gray Dogwood is Not Available while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Gray Dogwood is Not Available.
Raintree and Gray Dogwood Physical Information
Raintree and Gray Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Gray Dogwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Gray Dogwood are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gray Dogwood flower color: White
- Gray Dogwood leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Raintree and Gray Dogwood
Care of Raintree and Gray Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gray Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gray Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.