Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
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
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Cornus kousa
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Red aronii
In Latin
Cornus kousa
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kousa Dogwood and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Red Chokeberry
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.