Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, 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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Compost, fertilize in spring
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
CORNUS mas
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
cornelian चेरी
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Kornelkirsche
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
cornouiller
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Cornus kousa
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Cornus kousa
Krwawnik Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kousa Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.