Raintree

Pagoda Dogwood

About Raintree and Pagoda Dogwood

Raintree

Pagoda Dogwood

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Shrub

Tree

1.3 Origin

Brazil

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada

1.4 Types

Not available

Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA4

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Tropical regions

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-8

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-8

8-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

1.9 Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

240.00 cm550.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

300.00 cm490.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Purple, Lavender

White, Ivory

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Brown

Purple, Black

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Burgundy

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Oval

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Not Available

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Not Available

Late Spring, Early Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Cold climate, Soil Compaction

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Tip cutting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Well drained

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough

4.8 Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Humidity, Light Frost

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

5.12 Allergy

Toxic

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Not Available

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic

Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover

Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Brunfelsia pauciflora

CORNUS alternifolia

7.2 Common Name

Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree

Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood

7.2.1 In Hindi

Raintree

Cornus

7.2.2 In German

raintree

Wechselblättriger Hartriegel

7.2.3 In French

raintree

Cornus

7.2.4 In Spanish

raintree

Cornus alternifolia

7.2.5 In Greek

Raintree

Cornus

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Raintree

Cornus

7.2.7 In Polish

Raintree

Dereń

7.2.8 In Latin

Raintree

Cornus

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Solanales

Cornales

8.5 Family

Solanaceae

Cornaceae

8.6 Genus

Brunfelsia

Cornus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Petunioideae

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

50NA

1 27800

Properties of Raintree and Pagoda Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of Raintree and Pagoda Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Raintree and Pagoda Dogwood. Raintree doesn't have thorns and Pagoda Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Raintree does not have fragrant flowers. Raintree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Pagoda Dogwood has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Raintree and Pagoda Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Raintree and Pagoda Dogwood

Season and care of Raintree and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Pagoda Dogwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.

Raintree and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information

Raintree and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:

Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green

Care of Raintree and Pagoda Dogwood

Care of Raintree and Pagoda 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 Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.