Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Well drained
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 summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
Chrysanthemums
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Chrysanthemen
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
Crisantemos
In Greek
Cornus kousa
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Crisântemos
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Cornus kousa
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cornus
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Kousa Dogwood and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Chrysanthemum
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.