Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
  
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
  
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
  
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Green, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Butterfly shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
  
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
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Birds
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
Carminative, Laxative
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
  
BAUHINIA purpurea
  
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
  
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
  
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
  
Butterfly tree
  
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
Schmetterlings- Baum
  
In French
Cornus florida
  
arbre de papillon
  
In Spanish
Cornus florida
  
árbol de la mariposa
  
In Greek
Cornus florida
  
δέντρο πεταλούδα
  
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
  
árvore borboleta
  
In Polish
Cornus florida
  
drzewo Butterfly
  
In Latin
Cornus florida
  
Gloria ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Bauhinia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cercideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Caesalpinioideae