Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Variegated Dogwood
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Variegated Dogwood
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Verändertes Hartriegel
Baum des Himmels
In French
panaché Dogwood
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
abigarrado Cornejo
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
variegada Dogwood
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Kolorowy Dereń
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Dogwood variegated
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Cornaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Variegated Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Variegated Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Variegated Dogwood flower color: White
Variegated Dogwood leaf color: White and Dark Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Variegated Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Variegated Dogwood and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.