European Crab Apple

Kousa Dogwood

About European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood

European Crab Apple

Kousa Dogwood

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees

Tree

1.3 Origin

Central America, Europe, North America

China, Japan, Korea

1.4 Types

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Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Hedge, Scrubs, Woods

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

4-8

5-8

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

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8-5

1.8 Sunset Zone

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2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

1.9 Habit

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Spreading

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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25.00 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

610.00 cm

Rank: 53 (Overall)▶

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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20.00 cm

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610.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White

White, Green

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Yellow

Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Light Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Brown, Green, Light Yellow

Red, Purple, Burgundy

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Oblong

Oval

2.4 Thorns

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9% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loamy

Loamy, Moist

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Fall, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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34% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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18% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Humidity, Light Frost

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Medium

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loamy

Loam, Moist, Well drained

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loamy, Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Humidity, Light Frost

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

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Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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84% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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46% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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95% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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25% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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61% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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40% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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65% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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11% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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14% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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14% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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10% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

5.4 Showy Foliage

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17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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60% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

5.5 Showy Bark

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5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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41% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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3% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

5.9 Invasive

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1% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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5% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

5.10 Self-Sowing

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49% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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58% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

5.11 Attracts

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Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

5.12 Allergy

Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin

For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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74% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Food for birds

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant

Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food

Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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18% Fruits Garden Plants have it !

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9% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

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Feature Plant, Shade Trees

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Malus sylvestris

CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'

7.2 Common Name

European crab apple

China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood

7.2.1 In Hindi

european crab apple

Cornus kousa

7.2.2 In German

Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel

Blüten-Hartriegel

7.2.3 In French

Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois

Cornouiller à fleurs

7.2.4 In Spanish

Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo

Cornus kousa

7.2.5 In Greek

Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών

Cornus kousa

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Malus sylvestris

Cornus kousa

7.2.7 In Polish

Jabłoń dzika

Cornus kousa

7.2.8 In Latin

european crab apple

Cornus kousa

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Rosales

Cornales

8.5 Family

Rosaceae

Cornaceae

8.6 Genus

Malus

Cornus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood. European Crab Apple has thorns and Kousa Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also European Crab Apple does not have fragrant flowers. European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems and Kousa Dogwood has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood

Season and care of European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Kousa Dogwood season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.

European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information

European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:

European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green

Care of European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood

Care of European Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 European Crab 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.