Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Asia, India
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
दालचीनी
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Zimt
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Cannelle
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
Canela
In Greek
Cornus kousa
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Canela
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Cynamon
In Latin
Cornus kousa
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Cinnamon
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Kousa Dogwood and Cinnamon Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Cinnamon are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Cinnamon
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.