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
Mexico, Central America
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
White Dogwood
Hydrangea
In German
Weiß Dogwood
Hortensie
In French
Blanc Dogwood
Hortensia
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
Hortensia
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
Hortênsia
In Polish
Biały Dereń
Hortensja
In Latin
Cornus alba
Hibiscus
Family
Cornaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of White Dogwood and Chaco
Season and care of White Dogwood and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Dogwood and Chaco Physical Information
White Dogwood and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Chaco are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of White Dogwood and Chaco
Care of White Dogwood and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.