Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Variegated Dogwood
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
Variegated Dogwood
चीकू
In German
Verändertes Hartriegel
Breiapfelbaum
In French
panaché Dogwood
Sapotillier
In Spanish
abigarrado Cornejo
chicle
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood
sapodilla
In Portuguese
variegada Dogwood
sapodilla
In Polish
Kolorowy Dereń
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Dogwood variegated
sapodilla
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapotoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Dogwood and Sapodilla
Season and care of Variegated Dogwood and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Dogwood and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Variegated Dogwood and Sapodilla Physical Information
Variegated Dogwood and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Dogwood and Sapodilla are as follows:
Variegated Dogwood flower color: White
Variegated Dogwood leaf color: White and Dark Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Variegated Dogwood and Sapodilla
Care of Variegated Dogwood and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.