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
China, Japan
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
White Dogwood
Fuyu ख़ुरमा
In German
Weiß Dogwood
Fuyu Persimmon
In French
Blanc Dogwood
Fuyu Persimmon
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
Fuyu caqui
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
Fuyu Λωτός
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
Fuyu Persimmon
In Polish
Biały Dereń
Fuyu Persimmon
In Latin
Cornus alba
Persimmon Impromptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Ebenaceae
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 Fuyu Persimmon
Season and care of White Dogwood and Fuyu Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Fuyu Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuyu Persimmon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuyu Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuyu Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
White Dogwood and Fuyu Persimmon Physical Information
White Dogwood and Fuyu Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fuyu Persimmon height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Fuyu Persimmon are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Fuyu Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- Fuyu Persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of White Dogwood and Fuyu Persimmon
Care of White Dogwood and Fuyu Persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Fuyu Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuyu Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.