Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
italienisches Raigras
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
raigrás italiano
In Greek
Cornus kousa
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
azevém
In Polish
Cornus kousa
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Cornus kousa
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kousa Dogwood and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Italian Ryegrass 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 Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.