Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
  
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Habitat
Sandy areas
  
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
White, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
  
Red, Purple, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Glandular
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Loamy, Moist
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
  
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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Intestinal gas
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
  
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
  
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
Not Available
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
  
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
  
Common Name
Artichoke
  
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
  
In Hindi
Artichoke
  
Cornus kousa
  
In German
Artischocke
  
Blüten-Hartriegel
  
In French
Artichaut
  
Cornouiller à fleurs
  
In Spanish
Alcachofa
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Greek
αγκινάρα
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Polish
Karczoch
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Latin
cactus
  
Cornus kousa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Eudicotyledones
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Cynara
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Cynareae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Artichoke and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Artichoke and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Artichoke and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Artichoke and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads 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 Artichoke 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.