Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Monterey Pine
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Cornus kousa
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Monterey Pine
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Pine
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Monterey Pine and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Monterey Pine 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.