Kousa Dogwood

Lilacs

About Kousa Dogwood and Lilacs

Kousa Dogwood

Lilacs

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

1.3 Origin

China, Japan, Korea

Europe, Northern America

1.4 Types

Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood

Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1000

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1.5 Habitat

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

5-8

3-7

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8-5

8-1

1.8 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, 14

1.9 Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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610.00 cm

Rank: 53 (Overall)▶

10.00 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

About Flowering..

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610.00 cm

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9.00 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Green

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

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2.2.3 Fruit Color

Red

Brown

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Burgundy

Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loamy, Moist

Loamy, Sandy

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Humidity, Light Frost

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4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Moist, Well drained

Loamy, Sandy

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Humidity, Light Frost

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

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5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

5.12 Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss

Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Flowers

6.2.3 Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'

Syringa

7.2 Common Name

China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood

Lilac

7.2.1 In Hindi

Cornus kousa

बकाइन

7.2.2 In German

Blüten-Hartriegel

Flieder

7.2.3 In French

Cornouiller à fleurs

lilas

7.2.4 In Spanish

Cornus kousa

lila

7.2.5 In Greek

Cornus kousa

πασχαλιά

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Cornus kousa

lilás

7.2.7 In Polish

Cornus kousa

liliowy

7.2.8 In Latin

Cornus kousa

lilac

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Cornales

Lamiales

8.5 Family

Cornaceae

Oleaceae

8.6 Genus

Cornus

Syringa

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Oleeae

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Kousa Dogwood and Lilacs

Wondering what are the properties of Kousa Dogwood and Lilacs? We provide you with everything About Kousa Dogwood and Lilacs. Kousa Dogwood doesn't have thorns and Lilacs doesn't have thorns. Also Kousa Dogwood does not have fragrant flowers. Kousa Dogwood has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen and Lilacs 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 Lilacs and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Lilacs

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

Kousa Dogwood and Lilacs Physical Information

Kousa Dogwood and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Lilacs are as follows:

Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Kousa Dogwood and Lilacs

Care of Kousa Dogwood and Lilacs 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 Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves 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 Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.