Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Cornus kousa
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.