Kousa Dogwood

Matilija Poppy

About Kousa Dogwood and Matilija Poppy

Kousa Dogwood

Matilija Poppy

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

Perennial

1.3 Origin

China, Japan, Korea

California

1.4 Types

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

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1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

Chaparral, River side

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

5-8

7-10

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8-5

9-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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

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610.00 cm

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120.00 cm

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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610.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Green

White, Yellow

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Red

Green, Tan

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Gray Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Burgundy

Gray Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

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Light Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Oval

Lance shaped

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loamy, Moist

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Humidity, Light Frost

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, Seedlings

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

Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted

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

Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Moist, Well drained

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Well drained

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

prune nearly to the ground in late fall

4.8 Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

organic fertlizers

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

Verticillium Wilt

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Humidity, Light Frost

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

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

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5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

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5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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Sometimes

5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

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

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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

antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Flower Stalk

6.2.3 Other Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'

ROMNEYA coulteri

7.2 Common Name

China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood

Matilija Poppy

7.2.1 In Hindi

Cornus kousa

Matilija Poppy

7.2.2 In German

Blüten-Hartriegel

Matilija Poppy

7.2.3 In French

Cornouiller à fleurs

Matilija Poppy

7.2.4 In Spanish

Cornus kousa

Matilija amapola

7.2.5 In Greek

Cornus kousa

Matilija παπαρούνας

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Cornus kousa

Matilija Poppy

7.2.7 In Polish

Cornus kousa

Matilija Poppy

7.2.8 In Latin

Cornus kousa

Matilija Poppy

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Cornales

Papaverales

8.5 Family

Cornaceae

Papaveraceae

8.6 Genus

Cornus

Romneya

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

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8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Papaveroideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Kousa Dogwood and Matilija Poppy

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

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Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Matilija Poppy

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

Kousa Dogwood and Matilija Poppy Physical Information

Kousa Dogwood and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Matilija Poppy are as follows:

Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Kousa Dogwood and Matilija Poppy

Care of Kousa Dogwood and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.