Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
Common Name
red willow
Japanese Quince , Japonica
In Hindi
silky dogwood
Flowering Quince
In German
silky dogwood
Flowering Quince
In French
silky dogwood
Flowering Quince
In Spanish
silky dogwood
Flowering Quince
In Greek
silky dogwood
Flowering Quince
In Portuguese
silky dogwood
Flowering Quince
In Polish
silky dogwood
Flowering Quince
In Latin
silky dogwood
Flowering Quince
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silky Dogwood and Flowering Quince
Season and care of Silky Dogwood and Flowering Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Silky Dogwood and Flowering Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silky Dogwood season is Summer and Fall and Flowering Quince season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silky Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silky Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silky Dogwood and Flowering Quince Physical Information
Silky Dogwood and Flowering Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Silky Dogwood height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silky Dogwood and Flowering Quince are as follows:
Silky Dogwood flower color: Ivory
Silky Dogwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silky Dogwood and Flowering Quince
Care of Silky Dogwood and Flowering Quince include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silky Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silky Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.