Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
India, Nepal
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
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 lower leaves, Remove all suckers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Apply 15-10-9 NPK, Fertilize in early spring, light feeding and water solubles
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Regenerate tissues, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
DALBERGIA sissoo
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Indian Rosewood, Sissoo
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
शीशम
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Rosenholz
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
bois de rose
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
Palo de rosa
In Greek
Cornus kousa
Rosewood
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
pau-rosa
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Rosewood
In Latin
Cornus kousa
Rosewood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
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 Rosewood
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Rosewood is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Rosewood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rosewood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Rosewood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Rosewood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kousa Dogwood and Rosewood Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Rosewood physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Rosewood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Rosewood are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Rosewood flower color: White, Yellow and Pink
- Rosewood leaf color: Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Rosewood
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Rosewood 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 Rosewood pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove all suckers 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 Rosewood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.