Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
  
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
  
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
9-10
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
White, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
White, Red, Blue, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Burgundy
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Long Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Cold climate
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
  
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, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
  
Well drained
  
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
  
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Caterpillars, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
  
CORDYLINE
  
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
  
Cordyline
  
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
  
Cordyline
  
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
  
Cordyline
  
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
  
cordyline
  
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
  
cordyline
  
In Greek
Cornus kousa
  
Cordyline
  
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
  
Cordyline
  
In Polish
Cornus kousa
  
Cordyline
  
In Latin
Cornus kousa
  
Cordyline
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Cordyline
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lomandroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Cordyline
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Cordyline is Not Available while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Cordyline is Not Available.
Kousa Dogwood and Cordyline Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Cordyline are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Cordyline
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Cordyline 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 Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.