Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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 pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Chrysanths
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
Cornus kousa
In German
Chrysanthemen
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Cornus kousa
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Cornus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Kousa Dogwood season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Chrysanthemum and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Chrysanthemum and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth 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 Chrysanthemum 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.