Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Brown, Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Rodents
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Cornus kousa
In German
Northern Seehafer
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Sea Oats and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Northern Sea Oats 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.