Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Asia
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-11
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
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
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Lonicera japonica
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
जापानी Honeysuckle
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Japanese Honeysuckle
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Chèvrefeuille japonais
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
madreselva japonesa
In Greek
Cornus kousa
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Honeysuckle japonês
In Polish
Cornus kousa
wiciokrzew japoński
In Latin
Cornus kousa
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Dipsacales
Family
Cornaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Japanese Honeysuckle
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Japanese Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Japanese Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral.
Kousa Dogwood and Japanese Honeysuckle Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Japanese Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Japanese Honeysuckle are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
- Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Japanese Honeysuckle
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Japanese Honeysuckle 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 Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.