Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Cornus kousa
In German
Elefant von Apple
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Cornus kousa
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Cornales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, 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 Elephant Apple and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Elephant Apple and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Elephant Apple 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.