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
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
Does not require 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
White Dogwood
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Weiß Dogwood
Laub- Cattail
In French
Blanc Dogwood
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Biały Dereń
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Cornus alba
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Dogwood and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of White Dogwood and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Dogwood and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
White Dogwood and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of White Dogwood and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of White Dogwood and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.