Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Moist, Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Cornus
Cornus kousa
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Cornus
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Cornus
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Cornus
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Dereń
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Cornus
Cornus kousa
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
Not Available
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Pagoda Dogwood and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough 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 Pagoda Dogwood 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.