Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, 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
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Peanut
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Cornus kousa
In German
Erdnuss
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Cacahuète
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Maní
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Arachid
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Peanut
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Kousa Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Kousa Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Kousa Dogwood. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Kousa Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Kousa Dogwood has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. 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 Peanut and Kousa Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Peanut and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Peanut and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peanut and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Peanut and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Peanut 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.