Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Hybrid origin
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Grace McDade, Jurmag1
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, 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
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Fertilize in late fall, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Leaf spot, Scale, Spot anthracnose, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Perfumes, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Magnolia × soulangeana
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
saucer magnolia
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
saucer magnolia
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
saucer magnolia
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
saucer magnolia
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
saucer magnolia
In Greek
Cornus kousa
saucer magnolia
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
saucer magnolia
In Polish
Cornus kousa
saucer magnolia
In Latin
Cornus kousa
saucer magnolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Not Available
Family
Cornaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Saucer Magnolia
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Saucer Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Saucer Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saucer Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Saucer Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Saucer Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Kousa Dogwood and Saucer Magnolia Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Saucer Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Saucer Magnolia height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Saucer Magnolia are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Saucer Magnolia flower color: Pink and Violet
- Saucer Magnolia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Saucer Magnolia
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Saucer Magnolia 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 Saucer Magnolia pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged 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 Saucer Magnolia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.