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Copperleaf and Kousa Dogwood


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Tree  
Shrub  

Origin
China, Japan, Korea  
Melanesia  

Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood  
-  

Number of Varieties
4  
99+
12  

Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
8-5  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Spreading  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
610.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Green  
Red, Green, Copper  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Red  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Reniform  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting  
Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established  
Average Water Needs  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch  
slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels  
Birds  

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

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

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  
Leaves, Twigs  

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

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  

Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood  
Copperleaf  

In Hindi
Cornus kousa  
Copperleaf  

In German
Blüten-Hartriegel  
Copperleaf  

In French
Cornouiller à fleurs  
Copperleaf  

In Spanish
Cornus kousa  
copperleaf  

In Greek
Cornus kousa  
Copperleaf  

In Portuguese
Cornus kousa  
Copperleaf  

In Polish
Cornus kousa  
CopperLeaf  

In Latin
Cornus kousa  
Copperleaf  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Cornales  
Euphorbiales  

Family
Cornaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  

Genus
Cornus  
Acalypha  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Acalypheae  

Subfamily
-  
Acalyphoideae  

Number of Species
20  
462  
99+

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Difference Between Kousa Dogwood and Copperleaf

If you are confused whether Kousa Dogwood or Copperleaf are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Kousa Dogwood and Copperleaf Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Kousa Dogwood are Fertilize in early spring and Mulch, whereas for Copperleaf fertilizers required are slow-release fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Kousa Dogwood and Copperleaf if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Kousa Dogwood and Copperleaf

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Kousa Dogwood and Copperleaf. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Kousa Dogwood and Copperleaf as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Kousa Dogwood is Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients and Weight loss whereas of Copperleaf is Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache and Kidney problems. Kousa Dogwood has beauty benefits as follows: For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics and Skin cleanser while Copperleaf has beauty benefits as follows: For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics and Skin cleanser.

Compare Facts of Kousa Dogwood vs Copperleaf

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Kousa Dogwood vs Copperleaf and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Kousa Dogwood are allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen whereas of Copperleaf have bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Kousa Dogwood has showy fruits and Copperleaf has no showy fruits. Also Kousa Dogwood is not flowering and Copperleaf is not flowering . You can compare Kousa Dogwood and Copperleaf facts and facts of other plants too.

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