Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
World/Pandemic
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
FESTUCA
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
blau -Schwingel
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
azul festuca
In Greek
Cornus kousa
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
azul festuca
In Polish
Cornus kousa
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Cornus kousa
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Kousa Dogwood and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Blue Fescue
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.