Flowering Dogwood Plant
Flowering Dogwood is a slow-growing deciduous tree that typically reaches 15-30 feet in height. It prefers well-drained soil, partial shade, and moist conditions. Hardy in Zones 5-9, it has medicinal uses but is not edible.
Habit
Deciduous Tree
Height
2 to 10 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained sandy loam
Shade
Partial
Moisture
Moist
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Humid
Temperature (°)
10 to 30
Humidity (%)
50 to 80
Potting media
Peat-perlite mix
Fertilizers
Low nitrogen, organic mix
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
500-900 g
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
5.0 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.3 to 1.0
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
50+ yrs
Health Benefits
Used in landscaping, medicinal properties
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Dogwood Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Dogwood Borer
Dead spots, white powder, leaf drop, dieback
Prune infected branches, use neem oil, improve air circulation
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Historically used in herbal medicine for fever, pain relief, and malaria treatment.
- Bark extracts may have anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.