Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spider mites
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, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Cornus kousa
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Hedysarum
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cornales
Family
Solanaceae
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 Brunfelsia americana and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana 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.