Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb
  
Tree
  
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
  
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Habitat
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
  
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
  
White, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Red, Purple, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
All year
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Part sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
  
Loamy, Moist
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Part sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
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
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
  
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
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
Narcissus
  
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
  
Common Name
Daffodil
  
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
  
In Hindi
हलका पीला
  
Cornus kousa
  
In German
Narzisse
  
Blüten-Hartriegel
  
In French
Jonquille
  
Cornouiller à fleurs
  
In Spanish
Narciso
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Greek
ασφόδελος
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Portuguese
Abrótea
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Polish
żonkil
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Latin
Asphodelus
  
Cornus kousa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Amaryllidaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Narcissus
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Narcisseae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Daffodil and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Daffodil and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Daffodil and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daffodil season is All year and Kousa Dogwood season is All year. The type of soil for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Daffodil is Acidic and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Daffodil and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Daffodil and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Daffodil and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
Daffodil leaf color: Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Daffodil and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Daffodil and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Daffodil 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.