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
Hybrid origin
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Beetles, Insects, 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
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
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 Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
White Dogwood
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Weiß Dogwood
Crapemyrtle
In French
Blanc Dogwood
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Biały Dereń
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Cornus alba
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cornus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of White Dogwood and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of White Dogwood and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
White Dogwood and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
White Dogwood and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of White Dogwood and Crapemyrtle
Care of White Dogwood and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.