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Pagoda Dogwood Plant



What is

Life Span
Perennial

Type
Tree

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

Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood

Number of Varieties
4 100

Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8

AHS Heat Zone
8-1

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

Habit
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height
550.00 cm 56

Minimum Width
490.00 cm 41

Plant Color

Flower Color
White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor

Fruit Color
Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring
Green

Leaf Color in Summer
Green

Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter
-

Shape

Leaf Shape
Oval

Thorns
No

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate
Medium

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil
Acidic

Soil Drainage
Well drained

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer
No

Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance
Medium

Watering Plants

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

In Summer
Lots of watering

In Spring
Moderate

In Winter
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

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

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost

Facts

Flowers
Showy

Flower Petal Number
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit
Yes

Edible Fruit
No

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower
Yes

Fragrant Fruit
No

Fragrant Leaf
No

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No

Showy Foliage
Yes

Showy Bark
-

Foliage Texture
Medium

Foliage Sheen
Glossy

Evergreen
No

Invasive
No

Self-Sowing
No

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

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

Edible Uses
Yes

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

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

Used As Indoor Plant
No

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia

Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood

In Hindi
Cornus

In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel

In French
Cornus

In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia

In Greek
Cornus

In Portuguese
Cornus

In Polish
Dereń

In Latin
Cornus

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae

Phylum
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Order
Cornales

Family
Cornaceae

Genus
Cornus

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe
-

Subfamily
-

Number of Species
17

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Importance of Pagoda Dogwood

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Characteristics of Pagoda Dogwood

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Benefits of Pagoda Dogwood plant

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All About Pagoda Dogwood

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