Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
CORNUS alternifolia
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
Cornus
In German
Ylang-Ylang
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Ylang-Ylang
Cornus
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
Cornus alternifolia
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
Cornus
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
Cornus
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
Cornus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cornales
Family
Annonaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Ylang-Ylang and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth and Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
