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
California, Mexico
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
White Dogwood
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Weiß Dogwood
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Blanc Dogwood
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Biały Dereń
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Cornus alba
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Dogwood and Monterey Pine
Season and care of White Dogwood and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Dogwood and Monterey Pine Physical Information
White Dogwood and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Monterey Pine are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Dogwood and Monterey Pine
Care of White Dogwood and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.