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About Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Tree
Grass
1.3 Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Europe
1.4 Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Arundo, Carrizo
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
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Rank: 88 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
8-5
12 - 1
1.8 Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
610.00 cm
Rank: 53 (Overall)
18.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
610.00 cm
Rank: 34 (Overall)
150.00 cm
Rank: 74 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Oval
Linear
2.4 Thorns
9% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
1% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
18% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
17% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Requires a lot of watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
4.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Not Available
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
46% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
36% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
25% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
11% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
No Grass Plants Garden Plants has it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
10% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
2% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
60% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
66% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
41% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
3% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
5% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
5.10 Self-Sowing
58% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
65% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
5.12 Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
6.1.3 Edible Uses
74% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
6.2.3 Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
9% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
All Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
ARUNDO donax
7.2 Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Giant Reed
7.2.1 In Hindi
Cornus kousa
नरकट
7.2.2 In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Pfahlrohr
7.2.3 In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Arundo donax
7.2.4 In Spanish
Cornus kousa
Arundo donax
7.2.5 In Greek
Cornus kousa
Arundo donax
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Cana-do-reino
7.2.7 In Polish
Cornus kousa
Lasecznica trzcinowata
7.2.8 In Latin
Cornus kousa
Arundo donax
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
8.4 Order
Cornales
Cyperales
8.5 Family
Cornaceae
Poaceae
8.6 Genus
Cornus
Arundo
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
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8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
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Properties of Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed

Wondering what are the properties of Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed? We provide you with everything About Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed. Kousa Dogwood doesn't have thorns and Giant Reed doesn't have thorns. Also Kousa Dogwood does not have fragrant flowers. Kousa Dogwood has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen and Giant Reed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed

Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed Physical Information

Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed are as follows:

  • Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green

  • Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green

  • Giant Reed flower color: Not Available

  • Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed

Care of Kousa Dogwood and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.