Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
bees
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Turtles
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
White Dogwood
In German
Saururus cernuus
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Saururus cernuus
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Cornus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saururaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and White Dogwood
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saururus cernuus and White Dogwood Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and White Dogwood are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and White Dogwood
Care of Saururus cernuus and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.