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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Rhizomes, Root
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 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
White Dogwood
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Weiß Dogwood
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Blanc Dogwood
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
mandrágora americana
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
mandrake americano
In Polish
Biały Dereń
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Cornus alba
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Ranunculales
Family
Cornaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Dogwood and Mayapple
Season and care of White Dogwood and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
White Dogwood and Mayapple Physical Information
White Dogwood and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of White Dogwood and Mayapple are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of White Dogwood and Mayapple
Care of White Dogwood and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.