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Dudleya
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Kousa Dogwood
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Succulent
Tree

Origin

Western United States, Mexico
China, Japan, Korea

Types

Dudleya brittonii Dudleya pulverulenta Dudleya farinosa Dudleya caespitosa Dudleya virens
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood

Number of Varieties

304
0 40000
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Habitat

Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
8-5

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Rosette/Stemless
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

7.60 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Pink
White, Green

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray
Red, Purple, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Sand
Loamy, Moist

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Humidity, Light Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less 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

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Loamy, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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

No fertilizers needed
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

Pests and Diseases

Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Humidity, Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

Allergy

-
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DUDLEYA
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'

Common Name

Chalk Lettuce Chalk dudleya
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood

In Hindi

Dudleya
Cornus kousa

In German

Dudleya
Blüten-Hartriegel

In French

Dudleya
Cornouiller à fleurs

In Spanish

dudleya
Cornus kousa

In Greek

Dudleya
Cornus kousa

In Portuguese

Dudleya
Cornus kousa

In Polish

Dudleya
Cornus kousa

In Latin

Dudley
Cornus kousa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Saxifragales
Cornales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cornaceae

Genus

Dudleya
Cornus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

4520
1 27800
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Difference Between Dudleya and Kousa Dogwood

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Importance of Dudleya and Kousa Dogwood

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Compare Facts of Dudleya vs Kousa Dogwood

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