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About Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
1.3 Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
China, Japan, Korea
1.4 Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
20
Rank: 72 (Overall)
4
Rank: 88 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Forest edges, River side
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
8-1
8-5
1.8 Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
1.9 Habit
Vine/Liana
Spreading
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
10.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
610.00 cm
Rank: 53 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
610.00 cm
Rank: 34 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
White, Green
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval
2.4 Thorns
14% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
9% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Moist
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
71% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
18% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Moist, Well drained
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
60% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
57% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
46% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
14% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
25% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
43% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
40% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
14% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
11% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Vine Plants Garden Plants has it !
14% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Vine Plants Garden Plants has it !
10% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
29% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
60% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
14% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
41% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
14% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
3% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
Sometimes
5% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
29% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
58% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
5.12 Allergy
Itchiness
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
6.1.3 Edible Uses
29% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
74% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
14% Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
9% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Vine Plants Garden Plants have it !
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6.5 Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Wisteria
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
7.2 Common Name
Wisteria
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
7.2.1 In Hindi
Wisteria
Cornus kousa
7.2.2 In German
Glyzinien
Blüten-Hartriegel
7.2.3 In French
Glycines
Cornouiller à fleurs
7.2.4 In Spanish
Glicinas
Cornus kousa
7.2.5 In Greek
γλυκίνη
Cornus kousa
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Glicínias
Cornus kousa
7.2.7 In Polish
Wisteria
Cornus kousa
7.2.8 In Latin
Wisteria
Cornus kousa
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Fabales
Cornales
8.5 Family
Fabaceae
Cornaceae
8.6 Genus
Wisteria
Cornus
8.7 Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Millettieae
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
8
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood. Wisteria has thorns and Kousa Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Wisteria does not have fragrant flowers. Wisteria has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Kousa Dogwood has allergic reactions like Itchiness. 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 Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood

Season and care of Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.

Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information

Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:

  • Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet

  • Wisteria leaf color: Green

  • Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green

  • Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green

Care of Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood

Care of Wisteria and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Wisteria 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.