Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
River side
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, 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
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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
Eucalyptus
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Cornus kousa
In German
Eukalyptus
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Eucalyptus
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Cornus kousa
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Eucalyptus and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus 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.