Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
White Dogwood
बिगोनिया
In German
Weiß Dogwood
Begonie
In French
Blanc Dogwood
Begonia
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
Begonia
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
Begônia
In Polish
Biały Dereń
Begonia
In Latin
Cornus alba
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cornaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Dogwood and Begonia
Season and care of White Dogwood and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
White Dogwood and Begonia Physical Information
White Dogwood and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Begonia are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of White Dogwood and Begonia
Care of White Dogwood and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.