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
Madagascar
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
White Dogwood
Devil's Backbone
In German
Weiß Dogwood
Devil's Backbone
In French
Blanc Dogwood
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Biały Dereń
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Cornus alba
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Malpighiales
Family
Cornaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of White Dogwood and Devils Backbone
Season and care of White Dogwood and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Dogwood and Devils Backbone Physical Information
White Dogwood and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Devils Backbone are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of White Dogwood and Devils Backbone
Care of White Dogwood and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.