Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
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
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
White Dogwood
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
Cornus kousa
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Cornus kousa
Cornus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
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.