About Kousa Dogwood

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

China, Japan, Korea

Types

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

Number of Varieties

Rank: 100 (Overall)

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Habitat

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-8

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AHS Heat Zone

8-5

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm

Rank: 53 (Overall)

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm

Rank: 34 (Overall)

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Thorns

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9% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Moist

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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18% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Tolerances

Humidity, Light Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Moist, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Humidity, Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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25% - List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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40% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Fragrant Fruit

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11% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Fragrant Leaf

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14% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Fragrant Bark/Stem

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10% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Showy Foliage

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60% - List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

Showy Bark

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41% - List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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9% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Used As Outdoor Plant

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All - List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'

Common Name

China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood

In Hindi

Cornus kousa

In German

Blüten-Hartriegel

In French

Cornouiller à fleurs

In Spanish

Cornus kousa

In Greek

Cornus kousa

In Portuguese

Cornus kousa

In Polish

Cornus kousa

In Latin

Cornus kousa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales

Family

Cornaceae

Genus

Cornus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Kousa Dogwood

Want to know the properties of Kousa Dogwood? Then you are at the right place. Here you'll know everything about every plant. Knowing the properties of garden plants is very interesting. Kousa Dogwood is a flowering plantalso, its flowers are non fragrant. Many garden plants possess some allergies. One should know everything about before planting. It has allergic reactions which are allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen. Kousa Dogwood Benefits are as follows:

Medicinal use: Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients and Weight loss

Part of plant used: Bark, Flowers, Fruits and Leaves

It is always necessary for every botanist to study and know all the characteristics of every plant. Scientific classification which includes kingdom, clade, genus, tribe and order are important parameters to understand for every botanist. The gardener must know the properties like the kind of soil required, the amount of water needed, fertilization and pruning required for respective plant. All these properties differ according to plant.

Kousa Dogwood Physical Information

Physical information is must while knowing everything about Kousa Dogwood. Physical information includes the exterior appearance of the plant. The appearance of the plants is well considered factor, especially when you want your garden to be very attractive. Learn about color of leaves and flowers which differs even from the same species of plants. Kousa Dogwood physical information is as follows: 610.00 cm tall and 610.00 cm wide. Its leaf shape is Oval. Also it has following color specifications:

Flower color: White and Green

Leaf color: Light Green

Care of Kousa Dogwood

Taking Kousa Dogwood Care is very important. Pruning, fertilizing, timely watering is very important care factors of any plant. If proper care is taken, results are refreshing and green plants which have a healthy life. Hence every garden plant care should be taken properly. Care of Kousa Dogwood include pruning, which should be done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. The watering done in summer is Lots of watering and in winter is Average Water. It needs Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade for its proper growth.

Season and care of Kousa Dogwood

Many a times, care of plants is dependent on the season of the plant. Hence season and care of Kousa Dogwood is important if you are planning to plant it in your garden. It is a Perennial plant. Kousa Dogwood is a very important plant from List of Trees. There are 4 varieties of this plant, among which some popular species are: Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood. This plant's habitat is gardens, Near ponds and Wet Woods and it comes in the hardiness zone 5-8. If you want to keep your garden blooming for all year, grow different plants which blooms in different seasons. Also, understanding habitat of plants is necessary to know, it helps to adjust the environment of the plant like the type of soil and temperature needed for it, according to region it originated from.