Matilija Poppy

Kousa Dogwood

About Matilija Poppy and Kousa Dogwood

Matilija Poppy

Kousa Dogwood

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Perennial

Tree

1.3 Origin

California

China, Japan, Korea

1.4 Types

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

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Chaparral, River side

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

7-10

5-8

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-5

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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120.00 cm

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610.00 cm

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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610.00 cm

Rank: 34 (Overall)▶

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Yellow

White, Green

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Light Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Red, Purple, Burgundy

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Oval

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Moist

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Humidity, Light Frost

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted

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

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

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Well drained

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loamy, Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

prune nearly to the ground in late fall

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

4.8 Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Verticillium Wilt

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Humidity, Light Frost

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

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

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Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Not Available

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

Sometimes

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

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

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain

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

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flower Stalk

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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

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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ROMNEYA coulteri

CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'

7.2 Common Name

Matilija Poppy

China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood

7.2.1 In Hindi

Matilija Poppy

Cornus kousa

7.2.2 In German

Matilija Poppy

Blüten-Hartriegel

7.2.3 In French

Matilija Poppy

Cornouiller à fleurs

7.2.4 In Spanish

Matilija amapola

Cornus kousa

7.2.5 In Greek

Matilija παπαρούνας

Cornus kousa

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Matilija Poppy

Cornus kousa

7.2.7 In Polish

Matilija Poppy

Cornus kousa

7.2.8 In Latin

Matilija Poppy

Cornus kousa

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Papaverales

Cornales

8.5 Family

Papaveraceae

Cornaceae

8.6 Genus

Romneya

Cornus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Papaveroideae

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Matilija Poppy and Kousa Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Kousa Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Kousa Dogwood. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Kousa Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Kousa Dogwood has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Matilija Poppy and Kousa Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Kousa Dogwood

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

Matilija Poppy and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:

Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green

Care of Matilija Poppy and Kousa Dogwood

Care of Matilija Poppy and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.