Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
Bougainvillea
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Bougainvillea
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
Bougainvillea
In Greek
Cornus kousa
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Bougainvillea
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Cornus kousa
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cornaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Cornus
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kousa Dogwood and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Bougainvillea
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Bougainvillea 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 Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth 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 Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.