Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruits, Tree
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Number of Varieties
418
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40000
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Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-99-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
8-1
12-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
550.00 cm1,000.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
490.00 cm150.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Ivory
Shape
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Trident shaped
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses
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✘
✔
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Cornus florida
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Cornus florida
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Cornus florida
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Cornus florida
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Cornus florida
Bilwa
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Solanales
Family
Cornaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cornus
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
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Datureae
Subfamily
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Solanoideae
Number of Species
60150
1
27800
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