Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Australia
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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'
Eucalyptus
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
नीलगिरी
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Eukalyptus
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
Eucalipto
In Greek
Cornus kousa
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Eucalipto
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Cornus kousa
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Kousa Dogwood and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Eucalyptus
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.