Life Span
Annual or Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not Available
  
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
  
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Red, Purple, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loamy, Moist
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
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
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
  
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Frost
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
  
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
  
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
  
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
  
Common Name
Celery
  
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
  
In Hindi
अजवायन
  
Cornus kousa
  
In German
Sellerie
  
Blüten-Hartriegel
  
In French
Céleri
  
Cornouiller à fleurs
  
In Spanish
Apio
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Greek
Σέλινο
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Portuguese
Aipo
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Polish
Seler
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Latin
apium
  
Cornus kousa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Apiales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Apiaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Apium
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Apieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Apioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Celery and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Celery and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Celery and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Celery and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Celery and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Celery and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots 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 Celery 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.