Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
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
Root rot, Snails
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, 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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
Cornus florida
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
flowering dogwood
In German
Cordia subcordata
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Cordia subcordata
Cornus florida
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Cornus florida
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Cornus florida
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Cornus florida
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kou and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Kou and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Kou and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Kou and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Kou and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Flowering 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 Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.