Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Caribbean
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Cornus kousa
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Cornus kousa
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cornaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Jacaranda
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kousa Dogwood and Jacaranda Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Jacaranda are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Jacaranda
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.