Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Poisonous
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
Not Available
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus floribunda
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Japanese flowering crabapple, Japanese crab, purple chokeberry, showy crabapple
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Japanese crab apple
Cornus kousa
In German
Japanische Wildapfel
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Pommier du Japon
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Manzano silvestre japonés
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά μήλο καβουριών
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
maçã de caranguejo japonês
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Japoński krab jabłko
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Japanese crab apple
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Japanese Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Crab Apple season is Spring and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Japanese Crab Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Japanese Crab Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Japanese Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Crab Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Japanese Crab Apple flower color: Not Available
Japanese Crab Apple leaf color: Not Available
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Japanese Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Japanese Crab Apple and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Crab Apple pruning is done Prune in spring and Requires very little pruning 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 Japanese 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.