Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
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
Diarrhea
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Cornus kousa
In German
Kornelkirsche
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
cornouiller
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Cornus kousa
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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 Cornelian Cherry 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.