Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not Available
  
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
11- 6
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Mat-forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Red, Purple, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Moist
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
  
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
  
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
  
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
  
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
  
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
  
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
  
Cornus kousa
  
In German
Bermuda Gras
  
Blüten-Hartriegel
  
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
  
Cornouiller à fleurs
  
In Spanish
Grama
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Greek
Αγριάδα
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
  
Cornus kousa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Cynodon Rich
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Chlorideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Bermuda Grass and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Bermuda Grass 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.