Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS 'Rutban'
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Dogwood
Cordia subcordata
In German
Hartriegel
Cordia subcordata
In French
Cornouiller
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Madera del perro
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
κρανιά
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
cornizo
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Dereń
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
dogwood
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dogwood and Kou
Season and care of Dogwood and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Dogwood and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dogwood is Loam and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dogwood and Kou Physical Information
Dogwood and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Dogwood and Kou are as follows:
Dogwood flower color: White
Dogwood leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Dogwood and Kou
Care of Dogwood and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.