Kousa Dogwood

White Dogwood

About Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood

Kousa Dogwood

White Dogwood

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

1.3 Origin

China, Japan, Korea

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

1.4 Types

Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood

Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

5-8

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8-5

9-3

1.8 Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

1.9 Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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610.00 cm

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460.00 cm

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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610.00 cm

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460.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Green

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Burgundy

Orange, Crimson

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Oval

Ovate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loamy, Moist

Clay, Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Humidity, Light Frost

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4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established

Water the tree thoroughly after planting

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Moist, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough

Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Humidity, Light Frost

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

Birds

5.12 Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

Mild Allergen

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

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6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss

Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood

6.2.3 Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'

CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'

7.2 Common Name

China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood

Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood

7.2.1 In Hindi

Cornus kousa

White Dogwood

7.2.2 In German

Blüten-Hartriegel

Weiß Dogwood

7.2.3 In French

Cornouiller à fleurs

Blanc Dogwood

7.2.4 In Spanish

Cornus kousa

Dogwood blanco

7.2.5 In Greek

Cornus kousa

λευκό Dogwood

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Cornus kousa

Branca Dogwood

7.2.7 In Polish

Cornus kousa

Biały Dereń

7.2.8 In Latin

Cornus kousa

Cornus alba

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Cornales

8.5 Family

Cornaceae

8.6 Genus

Cornus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

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8.9 Subfamily

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8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood. Kousa Dogwood doesn't have thorns and White Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Kousa Dogwood does not have fragrant flowers. Kousa Dogwood has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen and White Dogwood has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood

Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood Physical Information

Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood are as follows:

Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green

Care of Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood

Care of Kousa Dogwood and White Dogwood 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 White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.