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Flowering Dogwood Plant



What is
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Life Span
Perennial 0

Type
Tree 0

Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States 0

Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood 0

Number of Varieties
4 88

Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands 0

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9 0

AHS Heat Zone
8-1 0

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6 0

Habit
Pyramidal 0

Information
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Plant Size
0

Minimum Height
550.00 cm 56

Minimum Width
490.00 cm 41

Plant Color
0

Flower Color
White, Ivory 0

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor 0

Fruit Color
Purple, Black 0

Leaf Color in Spring
Green 0

Leaf Color in Summer
Green 0

Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy 0

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available 0

Shape
0

Leaf Shape
Ovate 0

Thorns
No 0

Season
0

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter 0

Growing Conditions
0

Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun 0

Growth Rate
Medium 0

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam 0

The pH of Soil
Acidic 0

Soil Drainage
Well drained 0

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer 0

Repeat Bloomer
No 0

Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction 0

Care
0

Where to Plant?
Ground 0

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting 0

Plant Maintenance
Medium 0

Watering Plants
0

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established 0

In Summer
Lots of watering 0

In Spring
Moderate 0

In Winter
Average Water 0

Soil
0

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral 0

Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained 0

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained 0

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade 0

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough 0

Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch 0

Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies 0

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost 0

Facts
0

Flowers
Showy 0

Flower Petal Number
Single 0

Fruits
0

Showy Fruit
Yes 0

Edible Fruit
No 0

Fragrance
0

Fragrant Flower
Yes 0

Fragrant Fruit
No 0

Fragrant Leaf
No 0

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No 0

Showy Foliage
Yes 0

Showy Bark
Not Available 0

Foliage Texture
Medium 0

Foliage Sheen
Glossy 0

Evergreen
No 0

Invasive
No 0

Self-Sowing
No 0

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels 0

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen 0

Benefits
0

Uses
0

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes 0

Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser 0

Edible Uses
Yes 0

Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation 0

Plant Benefits
0

Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss 0

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves 0

Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant 0

Used As Indoor Plant
No 0

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes 0

Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees 0

Scientific Name
0

Botanical Name
Cornus florida 0

Common Name
Flowering dogwood 0

In Hindi
flowering dogwood 0

In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel 0

In French
Cornus florida 0

In Spanish
Cornus florida 0

In Greek
Cornus florida 0

In Portuguese
Cornus florida 0

In Polish
Cornus florida 0

In Latin
Cornus florida 0

Classification
0

Kingdom
Plantae 0

Phylum
Magnoliophyta 0

Class
Magnoliopsida 0

Order
Cornales 0

Family
Cornaceae 0

Genus
Cornus 0

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots 0

Tribe
Not Available 0

Subfamily
Not Available 0

Number of Species
60 100

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Importance of Flowering Dogwood

The importance of plants lies in their great contribution to human life and the environment. The importance of Flowering Dogwood is high as its benefits are more and so are Flowering Dogwood Facts. Every gardener must look for the required information on this plant before planting it. This will not only add expertise to your gardening hobby, but it will also help you understand its characteristics. Plants are useful to human beings in innumerable ways. They are the basic sources of food for all living beings on earth. They help to maintain the ecological balance of our planet. Flowering Dogwood plant is a Perennial plant and grows in habitat: foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods and Woodlands. The appearance of the plant is as follows:

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Characteristics of Flowering Dogwood

The importance of a plant increases depending upon the plant facts. The choice of garden plant depends upon the characteristics whether the plant is flowering or non flowering, Perennial Flowers or Summer Plants. There are many characteristics of Flowering Dogwood. The characteristics make a huge difference in your garden plant choice. It is a non flowering plant. Learning about the characteristics of different plants will help you to identify them correctly. There are many characteristics of plants that makes them endlessly fascinating. Go ahead and explore all the characteristics of plants and become a successful gardener.

Benefits of Flowering Dogwood plant

Different plants have different benefits. Some plants have beauty benefits as well as medicinal uses. Since old age plants are used for treating and curing different diseases. Benefits of Flowering Dogwood plant are very important. They are as follows:

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All About Flowering Dogwood

Want to know all about Flowering Dogwood plant? Here we provide you with all the information about all plants in the garden. Taking care of garden plants is very much important to improve its life. They require pruning, proper watering and proper fertilizing. While considering Flowering Dogwood Care, fertilizers is very important. This plant requires, Fertilize in early spring and Mulch for its growth. Its water requirements are as follows:

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