Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
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
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Prune when plant is dormant, 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
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
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'
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
European crab apple
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
european crab apple
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Cornus kousa
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Cornus kousa
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Kousa Dogwood and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and European Crab Apple
Care of Kousa Dogwood and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.