Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
meadows, Well Drained, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
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
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 for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
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
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Festuca arundinacea
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Tall Fescue
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
tall fescue
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Rohr-Schwingel
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Festuca arundinacea
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
Festuca arundinacea
In Greek
Cornus kousa
tall fescue
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Festuca arundinacea
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
In Latin
Cornus kousa
tall fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Tall Fescue
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Tall Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Tall Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tall Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kousa Dogwood and Tall Fescue Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Tall Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Tall Fescue are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
- Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Tall Fescue
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Tall Fescue 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 Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control 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 Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.