Chaco

Kousa Dogwood

About Chaco and Kousa Dogwood

Chaco

Kousa Dogwood

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America

China, Japan, Korea

Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood

Number of Varieties

1004

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12*3

8-5

Sunset Zone

21,22

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

10.50 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green

White, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Red, Purple, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Moist

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Humidity, Light Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Humidity, Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SECHIUM edule

CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'

Common Name

Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear

China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood

In Hindi

Hydrangea

Cornus kousa

In German

Hortensie

Blüten-Hartriegel

In French

Hortensia

Cornouiller à fleurs

In Spanish

Hortensia

Cornus kousa

In Greek

υδραγεία

Cornus kousa

In Portuguese

Hortênsia

Cornus kousa

In Polish

Hortensja

Cornus kousa

In Latin

Hibiscus

Cornus kousa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Cornaceae

Genus

Cornus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

-20

1 27800

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Properties of Chaco and Kousa Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Kousa Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Kousa Dogwood. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Kousa Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Kousa Dogwood has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chaco and Kousa Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chaco and Kousa Dogwood

Season and care of Chaco and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.

Chaco and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information

Chaco and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:

Chaco flower color: Light Green
Chaco leaf color: Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green

Care of Chaco and Kousa Dogwood

Care of Chaco and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.