Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
China, Japan, Korea
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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, Yellow green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
प्याज
Cornus kousa
In German
Zwiebel
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Oignon
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Cebolla
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Cebola
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Cebula
Cornus kousa
In Latin
cepa
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Liliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of White Onion and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Kousa Dogwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
White Onion and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
White Onion and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Onion and Kousa Dogwood
Care of White Onion and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering 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 White Onion 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.