Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Grace McDade, Jurmag1
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, 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
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Fertilize in late fall, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Leaf spot, Scale, Spot anthracnose, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Shadow Tree
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Magnolia × soulangeana
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
saucer magnolia
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
saucer magnolia
Cornus kousa
In German
saucer magnolia
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
saucer magnolia
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
saucer magnolia
Cornus kousa
In Greek
saucer magnolia
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
saucer magnolia
Cornus kousa
In Polish
saucer magnolia
Cornus kousa
In Latin
saucer magnolia
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Cornales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Saucer Magnolia and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Saucer Magnolia and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Saucer Magnolia and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saucer Magnolia season is Spring and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Saucer Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Saucer Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Saucer Magnolia and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Saucer Magnolia and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Saucer Magnolia height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Saucer Magnolia and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Saucer Magnolia flower color: Pink and Violet
Saucer Magnolia leaf color: Light Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Saucer Magnolia and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Saucer Magnolia and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saucer Magnolia pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves 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 Saucer Magnolia 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.