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
Caribbean
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
White Dogwood
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Weiß Dogwood
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Blanc Dogwood
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Biały Dereń
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Cornus alba
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cornaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Dogwood and Jacaranda
Season and care of White Dogwood and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Dogwood and Jacaranda Physical Information
White Dogwood and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Jacaranda are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Dogwood and Jacaranda
Care of White Dogwood and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.