Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China, Japan, Korea
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
CORNUS kousa
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood
In Hindi
शतावर
Chinese Dogwood
In German
Gemüsespargel
Chinese Dogwood
In French
Asperge
Dogwood chinoise
In Spanish
Asparagus
Dogwood chino
In Greek
σπαράγγι
κινεζική Dogwood
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Dogwood chinês
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Chiński Dereń
In Latin
Asparagus
Dogwood Chinese
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Liliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Cornoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Chinese Dogwood
Season and care of Asparagus and Chinese Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Chinese Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Dogwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Chinese Dogwood Physical Information
Asparagus and Chinese Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Chinese Dogwood are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Chinese Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Chinese Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Asparagus and Chinese Dogwood
Care of Asparagus and Chinese Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Chinese Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.