Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
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
Habit
Vine/Liana
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Not Available
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Wisteria
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Wisteria
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Wisteria
Cornus kousa
In German
Glyzinien
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Glycines
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Glicinas
Cornus kousa
In Greek
γλυκίνη
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Glicínias
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Wisteria
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Wisteria
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Millettieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
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.