Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Central America, South America
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
String Bean
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Bohne
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Haricot vert
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
String Bean
In Greek
Cornus kousa
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Feijão de corda
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Cornus kousa
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and String Bean
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and String Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kousa Dogwood and String Bean Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and String Bean are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Kousa Dogwood and String Bean
Care of Kousa Dogwood and String Bean 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 String Bean pruning is done 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 String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.