Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
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, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
sasanqua
Cornus kousa
In German
sasanqua
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
sasanqua
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
sasanqua
Cornus kousa
In Greek
sasanqua
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Sasankya
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Sasankya
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Sasanqua and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Sasanqua and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sasanqua and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Sasanqua and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sasanqua 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.