Cornus kousa chinensis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Cornus kousa chinensis
Also known as:
Chinese Dogwood
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
-
Height:
10.00 m
Width:
6.00 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves
Fruit, Leaves
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood
Wood
Description
Fruit - can be consumed both raw and cooked. This fruit is sweet and juicy, and is highly appreciated in small quantities due to its delicious flavor and creamy texture. The skin can be quite hard and unpleasant, but the flesh is delightful. During a fruit tasting in various gardens, this fruit received very high ratings from a group of 7 people. The fruit has a diameter of about 2 cm. Young leaves can also be eaten when cooked.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
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Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Arbutus unedo can attract pollinators to the Cornus kousa chinensis, leading to increased fruit set. |
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Broussonetia kazinoki Kozo |
Broussonetia kazinoki can provide shade for Cornus kousa chinensis and improve soil moisture retention. |
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Cydonia oblonga Quince |
Cydonia oblonga can enhance cross-pollination with Cornus kousa chinensis, leading to better fruit quality. |
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Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon |
Diospyros virginiana can attract beneficial insects that prey on pests harming Cornus kousa chinensis. |
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Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana can provide nitrogen to the soil, enhancing the nutrient availability for Cornus kousa chinensis. |
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Hydrangea serrata Hydrangea, Mountain Hydrangea, Sawtooth Hydrangea |
Hydrangea serrata can create a visually appealing understory around Cornus kousa chinensis and help maintain humidity levels. |
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Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus can provide ground cover that suppresses weeds around Cornus kousa chinensis. |
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Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris can enhance soil health and attract pollinators, benefiting the Cornus kousa chinensis. |