Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Cornus florida
Cornaceae · trees
Solanum tuberosum
Solanaceae · vegetables
Dogwood (Zones 5-9)
Potato (Zones 3-10)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–9
| Feature | Dogwood | Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cornus florida | Solanum tuberosum |
| Family | Cornaceae | Solanaceae |
| Category | trees | vegetables |
| Sun | ⛅ Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained, Acidic | Loose, Acidic |
| Height | 30' | 2' |
| Spread | 30' | 1' 6" |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Summer |
| Bloom Color | White, Pink | White, Purple |
| Growth Rate | Slow | Medium |
| Native Region | Eastern North America | South America (Andes) |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Dogwood
Potato
Dogwood
Potato
Choose Dogwood if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade with medium water in zones 5–9.
Choose Potato if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 3–10.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–9. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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