Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
South America
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
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
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
Acidic, Neutral
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, 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
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Peanut
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
मूंगफली
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Erdnuss
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
Maní
In Greek
Cornus kousa
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Amendoim
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Arachid
In Latin
Cornus kousa
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Peanut
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Kousa Dogwood and Peanut Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Peanut are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Peanut
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Peanut 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 Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.