Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Chinese Dogwood
शतावर
In German
Chinese Dogwood
Gemüsespargel
In French
Dogwood chinoise
Asperge
In Spanish
Dogwood chino
Asparagus
In Greek
κινεζική Dogwood
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Dogwood chinês
Asparagus
In Polish
Chiński Dereń
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Dogwood Chinese
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Cornaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Dogwood and Asparagus
Season and care of Chinese Dogwood and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Dogwood and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Dogwood and Asparagus Physical Information
Chinese Dogwood and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Dogwood and Asparagus are as follows:
Chinese Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Chinese Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Asparagus
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Chinese Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.