Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Green
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Chinese Dogwood
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Chinese Dogwood
Wirsing
In French
Dogwood chinoise
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Dogwood chino
col de col rizada
In Greek
κινεζική Dogwood
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Dogwood chinês
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Chiński Dereń
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Dogwood Chinese
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Cornales
Brassicales
Family
Cornaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Dogwood and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Chinese Dogwood and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Dogwood and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Loam and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Chinese Dogwood and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Chinese Dogwood and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chinese Dogwood and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Chinese Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Chinese Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.