Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
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
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
European Hornbeam
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
Cornus kousa
In German
Hainbuche
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Europejski Grab
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Carpineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
European Hornbeam and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of European Hornbeam and Kousa Dogwood
Care of European Hornbeam and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done 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 Hornbeam 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.
