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
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
White Dogwood
cornelian चेरी
In German
Weiß Dogwood
Kornelkirsche
In French
Blanc Dogwood
cornouiller
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Biały Dereń
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Cornus alba
Krwawnik Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Cornaceae
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 Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of White Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
White Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry
Care of White Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.