Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
Chionodoxa
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Chionodoxa
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Cornus kousa
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Cornus kousa
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Cornaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kousa Dogwood and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Chionodoxa
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.