Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
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
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Cornus kousa
In German
bilimbi
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
bilimbi
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
bilimbi
Cornus kousa
In Greek
bilimbi
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Cornus kousa
In Polish
bilimbi
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Cornales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Bilimbi and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Bilimbi and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bilimbi and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Bilimbi and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi 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.