Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Not Available
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
White Dogwood
पत्थरचूर
In German
Weiß Dogwood
Harfensträucher
In French
Blanc Dogwood
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Biały Dereń
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Cornus alba
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of White Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coleus Forskohlii season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
White Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
White Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of White Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.