Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Littoral rainforest, Near Estuaries
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Borers
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction
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
Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUPANIOPSIS anacardioides
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Tuckeroo, Green leaved tamarind
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Carrotwood ट्री
Cornus kousa
In German
Carrotwood Baum
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Carrotwood Arbre
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Árbol carrotwood
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Carrotwood Δέντρο
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Árvore Carrotwood
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Carrotwood Drzewo
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Carrotwood ligno
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Sapindaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Carrotwood Tree and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Carrotwood Tree and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Carrotwood Tree and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carrotwood Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carrotwood Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Carrotwood Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Carrotwood Tree and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Carrotwood Tree and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Carrotwood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Carrotwood Tree and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Carrotwood Tree flower color: White
Carrotwood Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Carrotwood Tree and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Carrotwood Tree and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carrotwood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Carrotwood Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.