Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Tree
  
Origin
Central America, Northern America
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not Available
  
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
  
White, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Red, Purple, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loamy, Moist
  
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Rosa woodsii
  
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
  
Common Name
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
  
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
  
In Hindi
Woods Rose
  
Cornus kousa
  
In German
Woods Rose
  
Blüten-Hartriegel
  
In French
Woods Rose
  
Cornouiller à fleurs
  
In Spanish
Woods Rose
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Greek
Woods Rose
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Portuguese
Woods Rose
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Polish
Woods Rose
  
Cornus kousa
  
In Latin
Woods Rose
  
Cornus kousa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Woods Rose and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Woods Rose and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Woods Rose and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Woods Rose season is Spring and Summer and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Woods Rose is Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Woods Rose and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Woods Rose and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Woods Rose and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Woods Rose and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Woods Rose and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches 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 Woods Rose 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.