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
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
White Dogwood
maiden grass
In German
Weiß Dogwood
Mädchen Gras
In French
Blanc Dogwood
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
hierba doncella
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
grama de solteira
In Polish
Biały Dereń
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
Cornus alba
virgo herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Dogwood and Maiden Grass
Season and care of White Dogwood and Maiden Grass is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Maiden Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Dogwood and Maiden Grass Physical Information
White Dogwood and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Maiden Grass are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
- Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Dogwood and Maiden Grass
Care of White Dogwood and Maiden Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.