Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Holywood
Cornus kousa
In German
Holywood
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Holywood
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Holywood
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Holywood
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Holywood
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Holywood
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Holywood
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Holywood and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Holywood and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Holywood and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Holywood and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Holywood and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Holywood 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.