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About Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla

Kousa Dogwood
Cassia Leptophylla
About Cassia Leptophylla and Kousa Dogwood


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Tree   
Flowering Plants, Tree   
Origin
China, Japan, Korea   
Brazil   
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood   
Not Available   
Number of Varieties
4   
99+
Not Available   
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods   
Not Available   
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
Not Available   
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   
Upright/Erect   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
610.00 cm   
99+
1,300.00 cm   
32
Minimum Width
610.00 cm   
34
1,200.00 cm   
17
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green   
Yellow   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Red   
Not Available, White   
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   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval   
Pinnate   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade, Full Shade   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist   
Loam   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Indeterminate, Summer   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained   
Loam   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained   
Well drained   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade, Full Shade   
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough   
Requires very little pruning   
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies   
Red blotch, Thripes   
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Yes   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   
Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   
Showy Bark
Yes   
No   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
No   
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels   
Not Available   
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen   
Not Available   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
No   
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss   
No Medicinal Use   
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves   
Whole plant   
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used as Ornamental plant   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees   
Shady Tree, Showy Tree   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'   
Cassia leptophylla   
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood   
gold medallion tree   
In Hindi
Cornus kousa   
gold medallion tree   
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel   
gold medallion tree   
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs   
gold medallion tree   
In Spanish
Cornus kousa   
árbol medallón de oro   
In Greek
Cornus kousa   
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο   
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa   
árvore medalhão de ouro   
In Polish
Cornus kousa   
Drzewo Medalion złota   
In Latin
Cornus kousa   
aureus arbore   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Cornales   
Fabales   
Family
Cornaceae   
Fabaceae   
Genus
Cornus   
Cassia   
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   
Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Properties of Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla

Wondering what are the properties of Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla? We provide you with everything About Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla. Kousa Dogwood doesn't have thorns and Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns. Also Kousa Dogwood does not have fragrant flowers. Kousa Dogwood has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen and Cassia Leptophylla has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla

Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information

Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:

Care of Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla

Care of Kousa Dogwood and Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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